Softball Game Recap: Hesperia Scorpions vs. Burroughs Burros

By Team Reports Apr 17, 2024, 6:29pm

Softball Recap: Hesperia Scorpions vs. Burroughs Burros

Hesperia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 11-5 loss at the hands of the Burroughs Burros. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hesperia of the 14-8 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.

LOLA SARTORESI was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was ARNETTE GONZALEZ, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.

On Burroughs' side, Kylee Hanson and Clara Butterfield did most of the damage at the plate: Hanson went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base, while Butterfield went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Sam Hibbs was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

Hesperia's loss dropped their record down to 2-17-2. As for Burroughs, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-10.

Hesperia will take on Apple Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Burroughs, they will head out on the road to square off against Oak Hills at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Burroughs is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.

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