Desert is 0-10 against Rosamond since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Desert Scorpions will look to defend their home field against the Rosamond Roadrunners at 3:15 p.m.
Desert is is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 17-7 to Mammoth.
Meanwhile, Rosamond scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Frazier Mountain as Rosamond made off with a 16-3 victory. Considering Rosamond has won seven matches by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Shawn Webb made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Webb was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Ryan Melchers looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Adrian Cruz and Gavin Ament did most of the damage at the plate: Cruz scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Ament scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Covarrubias, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Desert's defeat dropped their record down to 4-16. As for Rosamond, their win bumped their record up to 11-12.
Desert might still be hurting after the 15-7 loss they got from Rosamond in their previous matchup back in April. Will Desert have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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