While Desert Edge's victory against Copper Canyon wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Scorpions had just enough and edged out the Aztecs 11-10. That's more bragging rights for the Scorpions, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Caleb Kersey
| 04/25/25 vs Copper Canyon | 3 |
| 04/17/25 @ Paradise Valley | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs North Canyon | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Verrado | 1 |
| 03/27/25 @ Buckeye | 1 |
Caleb Kersey was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. He has become a key player for Desert Edge: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-11 otherwise. Kersey was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zeus Durazo, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyson Kinnear, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Desert Edge's record now sits at 6-11. As for Copper Canyon, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 12-7-1 record.
Coming up, Desert Edge will host Arizona College Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Scorpions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Copper Canyon, they will square off against Lee Williams at 3:45 p.m. on Monday.
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