The Desert Oasis Diamondbacks will challenge the Doral Academy Red Rock Dragons at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Desert Oasis is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
Desert Oasis is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over Clark. The Diamondbacks haven't had any issues with the Chargers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Ali Perkins made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Perkins was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run.
In other batting news, Vida Torres was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Kaitlyn Dunigan was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
Meanwhile, after a string of ten wins, Doral Academy Red Rock's good fortune finally ran out last Wednesday. They came up short against Basic, falling 13-6. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Dragons, who until this game were averaging 3.08 runs allowed.
Gabriella Rodriguez was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs, four RBI, and one stolen base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in each of the last three games she's played.
Desert Oasis' win bumped their record up to 11-8-1. As for Doral Academy Red Rock, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 9-1 and their overall record down to 21-4.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Desert Oasis has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .476. However, it's not like Doral Academy Red Rock struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Desert Oasis suffered a grim 21-8 defeat to Doral Academy Red Rock in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Diamondbacks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
