Clark hasn't had much luck against Mojave recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Chargers will head out on the road to challenge the Rattlers at 3:30 p.m. Clark is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Clark will bounce into Friday's match after beating Durango, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. The Chargers came out on top against the Trailblazers by a score of 9-5 on Thursday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Chargers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Sophia DeMonbrun
| 04/17/25 vs Durango | 5 |
| 04/15/25 @ Legacy | 9 |
| 04/07/25 @ Cimarron-Memorial | 10 |
| 04/04/25 @ Rancho | 13 |
| 04/03/25 vs Pinecrest Academy Cadence | 6 |
| + 5 more games |
Sophia DeMonbrun and Alex Spatharos were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, DeMonbrun pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Spatharos struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. DeMonbrun has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. At bat, DeMonbrun went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Spatharos earned one run and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Paola Garcia was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Noel Gregorich, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Mojave fell victim to Desert Oasis and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 15-0 to the Diamondbacks. The Rattlers have struggled against the Diamondbacks recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Clark's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-6-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Mojave, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Clark has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mojave struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Clark beat Mojave 5-2 when the teams last played back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Chargers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
