The Desert Edge Scorpions didn't have quite enough to beat the Mountain Pointe Pride on Tuesday and fell 7-6. That's two games in a row now that the Scorpions have lost by just one run.
Desert Edge saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rene Ruiz, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and one double. Christian Waldera also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Desert Edge has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Mountain Pointe, their win bumped their record up to 9-16.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Desert Edge will welcome Copper Canyon at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mountain Pointe, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Alhambra at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Pride's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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