Desert's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Kern Valley Broncs by a score of 11-6. The high-scoring effort was just what the Scorpions needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
Alayna Phillips
| 05/02/25 vs Kern Valley | 10 |
| 04/28/25 @ Frazier Mountain | 12 |
| 04/17/25 vs Silver Valley | 7 |
| 04/15/25 vs Boron | 8 |
| 04/11/25 vs Rosamond | 11 |
| + 6 more games |
Alayna Phillips was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, seven RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Desert got a big performance out of Rachel Hewes, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one triple. Another player making a difference was Hayden Escobar, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Desert was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. The last time their batting average was this high was back in March.
Desert's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-7. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Kern Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-6.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Desert is set to square off against their familiar foe Bishop Union at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Kern Valley will face off against rival Frazier Mountain at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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