The Desert Scorpions will challenge the Rosamond Roadrunners at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Desert is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
Desert took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Bishop Union, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Scorpions narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Broncos 8-7. The game was the first time the Scorpions have beaten the Broncos on their field since May 24, 2021.
Alayna Phillips
| 04/04/25 @ Bishop Union | 7 |
| 04/01/25 @ Kern Valley | 9 |
| 03/28/25 vs California City | 8 |
| 03/25/25 @ Boron | 10 |
| 03/22/25 vs Lee Vining | 11 |
| 03/21/25 vs Frazier Mountain | 5 |
Alayna Phillips made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Rogers, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Caroline Kesler, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, Rosamond unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against Kern Valley, falling 18-10.
Lily Reeder made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Castro, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Desert's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Rosamond, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10.
Desert beat Rosamond 11-6 when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Scorpions repeat their success, or do the Roadrunners have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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