After only two runs in their last game, Desert Ridge made sure to put some runs up on the board against Corona del Sol on Friday. The Desert Ridge Jaguars came out on top against the Corona del Sol Aztecs by a score of 12-8. That's more bragging rights for Desert Ridge, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Halle Davis was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Karina Olson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Corona del Sol's side, Alyssia Munoz was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Munoz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Corona del Sol got a massive performance out of Jami Sheehan, who went 4-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Kaylie Pequeno was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Even though they lost, Corona del Sol kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Desert Ridge has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-13 record this season. As for Corona del Sol, they dropped their record down to 6-12 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home.
Desert Ridge will take on Queen Creek at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Queen Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Desert Ridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Corona del Sol, they will head out on the road to challenge Gilbert at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Corona del Sol is facing Gilbert at the right time seeing as Gilbert is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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