Globe is 0-10 against Florence since April of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Gophers at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
If Globe beats Florence with 14 runs on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over Palo Verde on Thursday. The win was nothing new for the Tigers as they're now sitting on three straight.
Braden Wager
| 04/16/26 @ Palo Verde | 5 |
| 03/05/26 @ ALA - Anthem South | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Hayden | 2 |
| 03/26/25 @ Miami | 2 |
| 04/14/26 @ Coolidge | 1 |
Braden Wager and Markitos Franco made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Wager pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Franco pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Globe is 3-1 when Wager allows one or fewer hits, but 5-9 otherwise. At bat, Wager went 1-for-3 with five RBI and one double, while Franco got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those five RBI gave Wager a new career-high.
In other batting news, Globe let Daniel Ramos and Jaeger Franco run wild. Ramos went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Franco went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Franco has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Sir Sneezy, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Globe hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Florence, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They never let Apache Junction get on the board and left with a 9-0 victory on Tuesday. The Gophers haven't had any issues with the Prospectors recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Kris Aguirre was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.
In other batting news, Adrian Rodriguez was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Brody Ramirez was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one stolen base.
Globe's victory bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Florence, their win bumped their record up to 17-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Globe has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Florence struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Globe might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Florence when the teams last played back in March. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
