Baseball Game Preview: Mendota Aztecs vs. Firebaugh Eagles

Mendota hasn't had much luck against Firebaugh recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Aztecs will welcome the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Mendota has three straight wins, Firebaugh has 12 straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.

On Tuesday, Mendota got the win against Avenal by a conclusive 22-1. That looming 22-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Aztecs yet this season.

Meanwhile, Firebaugh fell victim to Dos Palos and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Broncos, falling 9-0.

Mendota's victory bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Firebaugh, their loss dropped their record down to 1-17.

Mendota might still be hurting after the 12-5 defeat they got from Firebaugh in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Aztecs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.