Softball Recap: Desert wins going away against Frazier Mountain

By Team Reports Apr 21, 2024, 7:44pm

Softball Recap: Desert Scorpions vs. Frazier Mountain Falcons

Desert can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent match on Friday. They put the hurt on the Frazier Mountain Falcons with a sharp 17-6 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Desert also won the last time the pair played back in March.

Alayna Phillips made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Phillips has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Phillips was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.

In other batting news, Desert let Kaylee Rogers and Eden Hewes loose on the outfield. Rogers scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Hewes scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Rogers has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times she's played. Caroline Kesler was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.

Desert now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Frazier Mountain, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-10.

Desert will head out on the road to face off against Boron at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Desert is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season. As for Frazier Mountain, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bishop Union at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.

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