After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Palm Desert brought some dynamite into their most recent game. Everything went their way against the Palm Springs Indians on Saturday as the Palm Desert Aztecs made off with an 18-2 victory. The win continues a trend for the Aztecs in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won four in a row.
Aaliyah Tapia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
Lilah Velasquez
| 03/01/25 vs Palm Springs | 2 |
| 02/26/25 vs Redlands | 1 |
| 05/02/24 @ Liberty | 1 |
| 04/08/24 vs Xavier Prep | 2 |
At the plate, Lilah Velasquez was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Camila Ramirez, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Palm Desert always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Palm Desert's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Palm Springs, they are on a 22-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palm Desert will host La Quinta at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The match will give Palm Desert their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season. As for Palm Springs, they will face off against Shadow Hills at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Palm Springs has given up an average of 18 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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