Desert Edge scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Westview Knights a 24-0 shutout. Desert Edge might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five contests by seven runs or more this season.
Daniel Del Real was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Del Real was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Zach Coleman was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Boston Bauer was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Desert Edge's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-4. As for Westview, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-13.
Desert Edge will head out on the road to take on Verrado at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Desert Edge will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Westview, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Copper Canyon at 3:45 p.m. Copper Canyon has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.33 runs per game on average), something Westview will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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