Desert was the 11-6 winner over Rosamond when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Scorpions took a 14-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Roadrunners on Friday.
Alayna Phillips
| 04/11/25 vs Rosamond | 11 |
| 04/04/25 @ Bishop Union | 7 |
| 04/01/25 @ Kern Valley | 9 |
| 03/28/25 vs California City | 8 |
| 03/25/25 @ Boron | 10 |
| + 2 more games |
Alayna Phillips was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and 12 unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Kaylee Rogers was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Rachel Hewes, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5.
Desert has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season. As for Rosamond, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-10 record this season.
Desert has already played their next contest, a 5-3 win against Boron on the 15th. As for Rosamond, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Immanuel Christian at 3:15 p.m. on the 23rd. The Roadrunners' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Crusaders have averaged an impressive 12.4 runs per game this season.
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