Safford managed to slip by Pusch Ridge Christian Academy the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Bulldogs came up short against the Lions on Wednesday, falling 12-6. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.

Carlos Arbizo
| 04/11/25 @ Benjamin Franklin | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Rincon/University | 3 |
| 03/04/25 @ Globe | 3 |
| 02/28/25 vs San Tan Foothills | 3 |
| 04/23/25 vs Pusch Ridge Christian Academy | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
Carlos Arbizo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Safford's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 8-2 (and 2-7 when he doesn't).
This is the second loss in a row for Safford and nudges their season record down to 10-9. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-11 record this season.
Safford will challenge Thatcher at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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