Softball Game Preview: Desert Scorpions vs. Vasquez Mustangs

Scorpions

Runs

03/01/25 vs Immanuel Christian	1
03/01/25 @ Boron	13
02/28/25 vs Desert Christian	5
02/28/25 vs Immanuel Christian	3
02/26/25 @ Silver Valley	22

Desert and Vasquez are an even 4-4 against one another since March of 2015, but likely not for long. The Desert Scorpions will venture away from home to face off against the Vasquez Mustangs at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Desert is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.

Desert is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Saturday, they were much more limited against Immanuel Christian on Saturday. They fell 6-1 to the Crusaders. The game marked the Scorpions' lowest-scoring match so far this season.

Caroline Kesler was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Vasquez's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Tuesday. They came up short against Grace, falling 10-4. The loss was the Mustangs' first of the season.

Daniella Escamilla made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that she hit this season.

Having lost for the first time this season, Vasquez fell to 3-1. As for Desert, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.

Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Desert hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Vasquez struggles in that department as they've averaged .434. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.