Salome had lost four straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 4-10 to make it five. They lost 17-0 to the Desert Heights Prep Coyotes. The Frogs were red-hot at the plate heading into the game (they scored no less than ten runs in the four matchups prior), but the Coyotes' pitchers proved too tough.
As for Desert Heights Prep, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-4. Considering they have won nine contests by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Desert Heights Prep's part, Tanner Preston tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Preston has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jaxon Maness, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Desert Heights Prep's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-4 when he doesn't). Kaleb Smith was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and two runs.
Coming up, Salome will be playing at home against Maryvale Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Desert Heights Prep, they will square off against Red Rock at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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