
Roughriders
| 03/07/26 vs Fountain Hills | 5-4 |
| 03/07/26 vs Tempe Prep | 12-8 |
| 03/06/26 @ Phoenix Country Day | 12-6 |
| 03/03/26 @ St. Johns | 15-1 |
Pima extended their winning streak to four on Saturday, bumping them up to 4-4. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Fountain Hills Falcons. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Roughriders have posted since April 18, 2025.
Tanner Smith and Aiden Alder did most of the damage at the plate: Smith earned one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Alder got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Smith is becoming a predictor of Pima's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-4 when he doesn't).
As for Fountain Hills, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-4. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by just one run.
On Fountain Hills' side, Kainoa Brilhante made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pima will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Morenci at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.6 runs per game on average), something the Roughriders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Fountain Hills, they will host Camp Verde at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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