Softball Game Preview: Prescott Badgers vs. Mohave Thunderbirds

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03/03/25 - Away	1-11 L
03/28/24 - Home	12-2 W
03/26/24 - Away	13-2 W
03/30/23 - Away	11-0 W
03/28/23 - Home	11-0 W
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Prescott is 9-1 against Mohave since March of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Badgers will be playing at home against the Thunderbirds at 5:00 p.m. Prescott is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak.

Thursday just wasn't the day for Prescott's offense. They lost 10-0 to Bradshaw Mountain on Thursday.

Prescott saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Belle Mazon, who went 2-for-3 with one double. Mariah Smolnikar was another, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases.

Meanwhile, Mohave got the win against Glendale on Monday by a conclusive 13-2. The result was nothing new for the Thunderbirds, who have now won eight matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Rilynn Bragg made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.

In other batting news, Gabby Fernandez was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and three RBI. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jahnezz Jones, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, one run, and one double.

Mohave kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Mohave's victory bumped their record up to 12-10. As for Prescott, their loss dropped their record down to 5-15.

Prescott suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Mohave when the teams last played back in March. Will the Badgers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.