Independence was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 23-1 loss at the hands of the St. Thomas Aquinas Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Independence of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For St. Thomas Aquinas' part, Miley Rogers made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Rogers was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Rylie Inzinna and Manuella Ribando did most of the damage at the plate: Inzinna scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Ribando scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Anna Hidalgo was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-13.
Independence will face off against Jefferson RISE Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Independence is facing Jefferson RISE Charter at the right time seeing as Jefferson RISE Charter is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Central Private at 5:00 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home.
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