The Safford Bulldogs will challenge the Thatcher Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Safford's last matchup with Pusch Ridge Christian Academy could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Wednesday. The Bulldogs came up short against the Lions, falling 11-1. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their meetings with the Lions: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Thatcher faced off against Empire on Wednesday. The Eagles took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ravens.
Erik Ebert was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season. Hudson Lopeman was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Safford's defeat dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Thatcher, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10.
Safford suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Thatcher in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Will the Bulldogs 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.
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