Palm Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 18th straight loss. They suffered a rough 18-3 defeat at the hands of the La Quinta Blackhawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Palm Springs of the 20-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For La Quinta's part, Victoria Guzman was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Guzman is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Lauren Mauer was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Palm Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 1-20. As for La Quinta, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a massive bump to their 14-9-1 record this season.
Palm Springs will head out on the road to face off against Xavier Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Xavier Prep has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.2 runs per game on average), something Palm Springs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for La Quinta, they will be playing at home against Rancho Mirage at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rancho Mirage has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.26 runs per game on average), something La Quinta will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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