Desert was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Bishop Union Broncos by a score of 8-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Desert of the 18-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Alayna Phillips was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits. Phillips has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Phillips was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Caroline Kesler stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Eden Hewes, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Desert's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Bishop Union, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-4.
Desert will look to defend their home field on Friday against Mammoth at 3:15 p.m. Mammoth is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Desert will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Bishop Union, they will be playing in front of their home fans against California City at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. California City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.4 runs per game this season.
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