Mountain Pointe extended their losing streak to 20 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-20. They lost 17-0 to the Desert Edge Scorpions. The Pride were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Scorpions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Desert Edge, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-11 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by six runs or more this season.
For Desert Edge's part, Aliyah Fatigoni (2027) made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Fatigoni (2027) has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and one stolen base while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Cat Mattingly was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Gwen Alvarez (2026), who went 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Mountain Pointe and Desert Edge could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Arizona Rankings. The Pride will face off against Chaparral at 3:45 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (196 vs. 37). Meanwhile, Desert Edge (ranked 110th) will meet Arizona College Prep (ranked tenth) at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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