Safford was handed a 11-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-10 victory over the Desert Christian Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted since April 15, 2024.
Marley Jurado
| 04/21/25 @ Desert Christian | 2 |
| 04/02/25 @ Blue Ridge | 1 |
| 03/25/25 vs Rincon/University | 1 |
| 03/04/25 @ Globe | 1 |
| 02/28/25 vs Nogales | 1 |
Marley Jurado was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Breanna Arbizo was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Safford kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Safford's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-11. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Desert Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-15.
Safford didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-1 victory against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy on the 23rd. As for Desert Christian, they have also already played their next match, a 16-4 win against St. Augustine Catholic on the 22nd.
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