Softball Recap: Desert Scorpions vs. Rosamond Roadrunners
Desert won against Mammoth last Friday with 11 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Desert Scorpions walked away with an 11-8 victory over the Rosamond Roadrunners. The win made it back-to-back victories for Desert.
Alayna Phillips spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Eden Hewes was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Caroline Kesler, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Rosamond's side, Alexis Rico made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Desert's win bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Rosamond, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-17.
Desert will look to defend their home field on Friday against Frazier Mountain at 3:15 p.m. Desert is facing Frazier Mountain at the right time seeing as Frazier Mountain is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Rosamond, they will head out on the road to square off against California City at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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