Verrado extended their winning streak to three on Thursday, bumping them up to 5-3-1. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Desert Edge Scorpions. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-1 on Tuesday.
Kyan Sims
| 03/12/26 vs Desert Edge | 9 |
| 03/05/26 vs Sunrise Mountain | 6 |
| 03/25/25 @ Valley Christian | 5 |
| 03/01/25 vs Pinnacle | 4 |
| 02/25/26 vs Shadow Ridge | 3 |
Kyan Sims tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Cole Cassidy was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Beau Zacher was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one double.
Verrado was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .545. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in four consecutive matchups.
As for Desert Edge, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4. The game marked the first time this year in which they were not able to get on the board.
On Desert Edge's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dougie Turasky Jr, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. Turasky Jr is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Verrado will face off against rival Youngker at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Desert Edge is set to take on their familiar foe North Canyon at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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