If Tempe was feeling good fresh off their 16-6 takedown of Glendale on Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Buffaloes came up short against the Dysart Demons on Tuesday, falling 17-9. The Buffaloes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Demons apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Hiliana Valencia put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. What's more, she gave up only one walk, the fewest she's had since back in April of 2025. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Celeste Alvarez made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Duran, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Tempe has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Dysart, they moved to 3-7 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
While Tempe had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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