For the second straight game, Paradise Valley will face off against Desert Edge. The Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Scorpions at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Paradise Valley has now lost 12 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since February 28.
Paradise Valley came up short against Desert Edge on Tuesday, falling 18-2.
For Desert Edge's part, Aliyah Fatigoni (2027) made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Fatigoni (2027) has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Gwen Alvarez (2026) was a standout: she went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Gonzales (2026), who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Desert Edge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .759. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Paradise Valley only posted an OBP of .389.
Desert Edge has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-11 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Paradise Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-16.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Paradise Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Desert Edge struggles in that department as they've averaged .505. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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