Softball Recap: Desert Wins Going Away Against Silver Valley

Scorpions

Margin (Wins)

02/26/25 @ Silver Valley	18
03/10/25 vs Lone Pine	15
03/21/25 vs Frazier Mountain	14
04/17/25 vs Silver Valley	11
03/07/25 vs Palmdale Academy Charter School	11

Desert had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Silver Valley on Thursday. The Scorpions put the hurt on the Trojans with a sharp 22-11 win. The Scorpions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by eight runs or more this season.

Alayna Phillips was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs but no hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.

In other batting news, Rachel Hewes was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with nine stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Rogers, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.

Desert always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Desert has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Silver Valley, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.

Desert will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Frazier Mountain at 3:15 p.m. on the 28th. As for Silver Valley, they have already played their next matchup, an 8-7 defeat against Lucerne Valley on the 24th.