Desert is 0-10 against Bishop Union since April of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Scorpions will challenge the Broncos at 3:15 p.m. Desert has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Desert is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Kern Valley, falling 13-3.
Desert saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Terndrup, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Bishop Union had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Roadrunners.
Brayden Leeson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Leeson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Will Kemp, who fired off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Richie Talavera was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Bishop Union kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive games.
Bishop Union's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs over those games. As for Desert, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Desert hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Bishop Union struggles in that department as they've averaged .398. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Desert suffered a grim 14-3 defeat to Bishop Union in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Scorpions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
