What is the independent clause in the following sentence?

Since Jackie can hit a home run, she is the fourth batter.

Since Jackie can hit

Since Jackie can hit a home run,

the fourth batter.

she is the fourth batter.

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The independent clause in the sentence "Since Jackie can hit a home run, she is the fourth batter" is "she is the fourth batter." An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while the other part of the sentence is dependent and cannot stand alone.