For the second straight game, Buckeye will face off against Desert Edge. The Hawks will welcome the Scorpions at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Buckeye has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Tuesday, Buckeye didn't have quite enough to beat Desert Edge and fell 7-6.
For Desert Edge's part, Aliyah Fatigoni (2027) was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts Fatigoni (2027) has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.
In other batting news, Natalie Gonzales (2026) was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Leila Taylor (2027), who went 1-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
Desert Edge pushed their record up to 3-8 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Buckeye, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-3.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Buckeye hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .405. However, it's not like Desert Edge struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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