Mammoth was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 23-3 to the Desert Scorpions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mammoth of the 11-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Mammoth saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nicole Smyth, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Desert's side, Alayna Phillips made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Phillips was even better at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI.
In other batting news, Eden Hewes was a standout: she fired off six stolen bases, four runs, and four doubles while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Rachel Hewes, who scored four runs and stole nine bases while going 2-for-3.
Mammoth's loss dropped their record down to 2-13-1. As for Desert, the win got them back to even at 11-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mammoth will play host again on Thursday to welcome Frazier Mountain, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:15 p.m. Frazier Mountain is coming into the matchup with eight straight defeats on the road, meaning Mammoth will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Desert, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rosamond at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Rosamond is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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