Baseball Game Preview: Prescott Badgers vs. Flagstaff Eagles

For the second straight game, Prescott will face off against Flagstaff. The Badgers will take on the Eagles at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Prescott will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.

Prescott made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Flagstaff, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Badgers put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 14-5 win on Tuesday. The Badgers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by nine runs or more this season.

Lucas Tobin

Hits (Career)

04/15/25 vs Flagstaff	4
04/14/25 @ Greenway	3
04/08/25 vs Lee Williams	3
03/11/25 vs Deer Valley	3
03/01/25 vs Apache Junction	3

Lucas Tobin was a standout: he went 4-for-5 with four RBI and two runs. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Dominic Cruz was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.

Tobin wasn't the only one making solid contact: Prescott kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

Prescott's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Flagstaff, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-9 record this season.

Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Prescott has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .525. However, it's not like Flagstaff struggles in that department as they've averaged .447. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.