Palmdale hasn't had much luck against Quartz Hill recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Falcons will challenge the Royals at 3:15 p.m. Palmdale has given up an average of 15.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Palmdale lost 16-4 to Antelope Valley on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Quartz Hill got themselves on the board against Knight on Tuesday, but Knight never followed suit. They blew past the Hawks 14-0. Considering the Royals have won five matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Dakota Ponder made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Quartz Hill let Brookelynn Sandberg-Zygo and Rylee Christensen run wild. Sandberg-Zygo went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base, while Christensen went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three runs gave Sandberg-Zygo a new career-high. Leanna Medina was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and two doubles.
Quartz Hill hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive contests.
Palmdale's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Quartz Hill, their record now sits at 7-4.
Palmdale might still be hurting after the 14-0 defeat they got from Quartz Hill when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Can the Falcons avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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