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| 03/13/25 - Away | 6-5 W |
| 03/04/24 - Home | 3-14 L |
| 03/06/23 - Away | 1-15 L |
| 03/25/22 - Home | 2-13 L |
| 03/22/18 - Away | 3-11 L |
Palo Verde took a 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against Desert Christian, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Palo Verde Titans narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Desert Christian Eagles 6-5. This was payback for the Titans, who suffered a 14-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Frank Marquez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Noah Pedrego, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Victor Gonzalez-Lopez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Palo Verde now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Desert Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Palo Verde didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 28-2 victory against San Carlos on the 17th. As for Desert Christian, they have also already played their next contest, a 10-0 loss against Phoenix Christian on the 17th.
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