The Rosamond Roadrunners will head out to square off against the Desert Scorpions at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Rosamond has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rosamond is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Kern Valley just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They lost 18-10 to the Broncs.
Lily Reeder made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Logan Castro, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Desert was not the first on the board last Friday, but they got there more often. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 victory over Bishop Union. The game was the first time the Scorpions have beaten the Broncos on their field since May 24, 2021.
Alayna Phillips made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kaylee Rogers was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Caroline Kesler was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Rosamond's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Desert, their record now sits at 9-5.
Rosamond couldn't quite get it done against Desert when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 11-6. Can the Roadrunners avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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