Desert Pines is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 15-0 to the Basic Wolves on Thursday.
For Basic's part, Melanie Hughes and Samantha Marquez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Hughes tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Marquez pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Hughes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Hughes scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Marquez scored a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Halley Redd was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Frias, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Desert Pines' loss dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Basic, the victory (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 15-6.
Desert Pines will head out on the road to square off against Legacy at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Legacy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Desert Pines surely won't give up without a fight. As for Basic, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Jurupa Valley at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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