The Cheyenne Desert Shields will square off against the Desert Oasis Diamondbacks at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cheyenne has given up an average of 12.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cheyenne lost 17-2 to Faith Lutheran on Monday. The loss continues a trend for the Desert Shields in their meetings with the Crusaders: they've now lost four in a row.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Desert Oasis and Bonanza meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. The Diamondbacks had just enough and edged out the Bengals 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Diamondbacks have posted since April 23, 2025.
Nolly Newbry was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Adams, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Cheyenne's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6-1. As for Desert Oasis, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cheyenne has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. However, it's not like Desert Oasis struggles in that department as they've averaged .598. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cheyenne might still be hurting after the 21-1 loss they got from Desert Oasis in their previous matchup back in February. Can the Desert Shields avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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