With a playoff game on the line, Independence rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They skirted past the Hanford West Huskies 5-3. The win was some much needed relief for Independence as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Andrea Barajas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 22 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Maylea Lutu and Daisy Martinez did most of the damage at the plate: Lutu scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Martinez scored a run while going 3-for-3.
On Hanford West's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Kelsey Beam gave up only one earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Hanford West saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kennidy Perryman, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Independence's victory bumped their record up to 12-15-1. As for Hanford West, they now have a losing record at 13-14-1.
Independence will head out on the road to take on Tulare Western at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Independence is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. Hanford West does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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