Columbia Central typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday Independence proved too difficult a challenge. They skirted past the Lions 11-10. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Bella Hernandez was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 6.1 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Hernandez was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last ten games.
Stella Weaver
| 04/07/26 @ Columbia Central | 3 |
| 03/27/26 vs Watertown | 2 |
| 03/26/26 @ Normal West | 2 |
| 03/14/26 vs Gibbs | 2 |
| 03/14/26 vs Farragut | 2 |
In other batting news, Stella Weaver was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Piper Johnson, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Independence kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win made it two in a row for Independence and bumps their season record up to 15-10. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Columbia Central, their loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-5.
Independence didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-6 win against Marshall County on the 9th. As for Columbia Central, they have also already played their next matchup, a 17-3 defeat against Green Hill on the 10th.
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