Desert Oasis came tearing into Wednesday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Sierra Vista Mountain Lions 10-4. Desert Oasis might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four matches by six runs or more this season.
Nadia Baldwin was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a triple. Another player making a difference was Isabella Juarez, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
On Sierra Vista's side, Reagan Foglia was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Foglia has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Foglia was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Riley Watkins made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Desert Oasis' victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-5. They've been dominating during the matchups in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 10.3 runs. As for Sierra Vista, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
Desert Oasis will head out on the road to square off against Centennial at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Centennial will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Desert Oasis surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sierra Vista, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Eldorado at 3:30 p.m. Sierra Vista is facing Eldorado at the right time seeing as Eldorado is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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