Firth hasn't had much luck against Malad recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Cougars are taking a road trip to challenge the Dragons at 4:00 p.m. Firth is coming into the game hot, having won their last six games.
On Wednesday, Firth needed a bit of extra time to put away Snake River. They had just enough and edged out the Panthers 5-4.
Brycen Andersen
| 04/08/26 vs Snake River | 3 |
| 04/07/26 vs West Jefferson | 2 |
| 04/04/26 vs Wendell | 2 |
| 04/01/26 vs North Fremont | 1 |
| 03/30/26 vs Challis | 1 |
| + 7 more games |
Brycen Andersen was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, two doubles, and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted over his last 12 matchups.
In other batting news, Beau Ringel was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That double was his first of the season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, Malad was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They came up short against Marsh Valley, falling 7-1. The Dragons have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Malad saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Easton Green, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Malad's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Firth, their record is now 9-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Firth has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Malad struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Firth might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Malad in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Can the Cougars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
