Desert was the 15-1 winner over Frazier Mountain when they last played one another back in April of 2025, but their luck changed this time around. The Scorpions fell just short of the Falcons by a score of 9-8 on Friday. The Scorpions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Landon Kizzer was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
Kizzer wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Nick Webb, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That run was Webb's first of the season. Another was Brecken De Santis, who earned one run and three stolen bases.
Desert's record now sits at 1-4. As for Frazier Mountain, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-2.
Coming up, Desert will welcome Boron at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Scorpions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bobcats have averaged an impressive 13.4 runs per game this season. As for Frazier Mountain, they will challenge Bishop Union at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Broncos have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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