Softball Recap: Desert Hot Springs Golden Eagles vs. Cathedral City Lions
Desert Hot Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. Their tough 15-9 defeat to the Cathedral City Lions might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Desert Hot Springs of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Cathedral City's part, Sayuri Toledo made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Toledo was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kirra Perez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Amya Guzman was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Desert Hot Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Cathedral City, their victory bumped their record up to 13-4.
While Desert Hot Springs had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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