Baseball Game Preview: Fairdale Bulldogs vs. Atherton Ravens

The Fairdale Bulldogs will square off against the Atherton Ravens at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Fairdale will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.

Fairdale is headed into the contest having just suffered their closest defeat since April 25, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of LKY by a score of 8-6.

Cooper Cummings made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Carter Smothers was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.

Meanwhile, Atherton fell victim to Trinity and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 8-0 to the Shamrocks. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Ravens' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Fairdale has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season. As for Atherton, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6-1.

Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fairdale has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. However, it's not like Atherton struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Fairdale couldn't quite finish off Atherton when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 8-6. Will the Bulldogs 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.