COD (5-7; 3-1) was left frustrated after a narrow game one loss, then turned their fortunes around in game two, splitting a Conference double header with the Mt. San Jacinto Eagles of Menifee (6-10; 1-1), 0-2 & 2-1.

The match-up began with a ceremonial first pitch by NBC Palm Springs reporter and former University of San Diego Softball player, Olivia Holder, throwing out the pitch. Desert struggled in game one, receiving limited production from the top half of the lineup, with all of the Roadrunners hits arriving in the 5-6-8 batters in the lineup. Mt. San Jacinto did all of their damage in the third inning and the Roadrunners could not recover, falling 2-0. In game two, responded with a bounce back performance, scoring twice in the fourth to eventually hold the win. Freshman right handed starting pitcher Paula Martinez (Thermal Coachella Valley) grabbed her first win of the season. Freshman third baseman Kasandra Piccirilli (Palm Springs H.S.) went 2-5 over the course of the double header out of the seven hole and sophomore left fielder Natalie Maldonado (Rancho Mirage H.S.) also went 2-5, out of the nine hole. sophomore short stop Kalyn Lopez (Palm Desert H.S.) went 2-7 over the course of the double header out of the leadoff spot.

The next contest for Desert is on Saturday, March 18th at 12p and 2p at the Los Angeles Harbor Seahawks of Wilmington. The next home game for the Roadrunners is Friday, March 12th at 12p and 2p against the Chaffey Panthers of Rancho Cucamonga.

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