Desert Oasis is 1-9 against Bishop Gorman since March of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Diamondbacks will head out to take on the Gaels at 11:00 a.m. Desert Oasis is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Desert Oasis played against Arbor View on Thursday and lost via forfeit.
Desert Oasis saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lincoln Guillermo, who went 2-for-4 with one double.
Bishop Gorman is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They skirted past Legacy 4-3. The win was familiar territory for the Gaels, who have now won five games in a row.
Hudson Ciulla spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Chase Wilk, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and two RBI. Justin Rodrigues was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Bishop Gorman hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in three consecutive contests.
Bishop Gorman's victory bumped their record up to 26-5. As for Desert Oasis, their defeat dropped their record down to 22-10-1.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Desert Oasis hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Bishop Gorman struggles in that department as they've averaged .355. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Desert Oasis might still be hurting after the 16-8 loss they got from Bishop Gorman when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Diamondbacks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
