
Thunder
04/16/25 vs Hamilton | 10-6 |
04/15/25 @ Mountain View | 13-3 |
04/12/25 vs Skyline | 10-0 |
04/09/25 vs Sunnyslope | 18-0 |
04/07/25 @ Sunnyslope | 13-2 |
Desert Vista hadn't done well against Hamilton recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Thunder came out on top against the Huskies by a score of 10-6. Winning may never get old, but the Thunder sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Thailee Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jessa Ramirez was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Takoah Jones was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Ramirez wasn't the only one making solid contact: Desert Vista kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The Thunder are a perfect 16-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Desert Vista pushed their record up to 20-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Hamilton, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 19-8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Desert Vista will challenge Corona del Sol at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Aztecs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.26 runs per game on average), something the Thunder will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hamilton, they will square off against Casteel at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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