Desert Mountain came tearing into Friday's contest with 16 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.9 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They beat the Chaparral Firebirds by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Desert Mountain, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lilly Goodwin was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Goodwin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Goodwin was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, McKinsey Beyer was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Zoe Horning, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Desert Mountain has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 22 of their last 23 games, which provided a nice bump to their 32-4 record this season. As for Chaparral, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 24-10.
Desert Mountain will stay at home for another game and welcome Canyon View at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Canyon View will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something Desert Mountain surely won't give up without a fight. Chaparral does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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