Softball Recap: Desert Hot Springs Golden Eagles vs. Indio Rajahs
Desert Hot Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 38-3 defeat at the hands of the Indio Rajahs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Desert Hot Springs of the 22-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Indio's part, Jaslynn Garcia made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Garcia has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Garcia was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jaeda Diaz and Julissa Alford did most of the damage at the plate: Diaz fired off four home runs, 11 RBI, and six runs while going 5-for-6, while Alford fired off two home runs, ten RBI, and five runs while going 5-for-6. Miyah Mata was another key contributor, scoring five runs and stealing a base while going 5-for-5.
Desert Hot Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Indio, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season.
Desert Hot Springs didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 16-4 loss vs. Yucca Valley on the 16th. Indio has also already played their next match, a 15-4 win against Twentynine Palms on the 16th.
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