The Phoenix Christian Cougars will be playing at home against the American Leadership Academy - West Foothills Guardians at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Phoenix Christian is coming into the game hot, having won their last 14 games.
Phoenix Christian can now show off 13 landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They never let Glendale Prep Academy onto the board and left with a 17-0 win.
Oliver Sierra was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Sierra has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Sierra was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Zach Brigowatz was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Kevin Palafox, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, American Leadership Academy - West Foothills fell victim to Pusch Ridge Christian Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 10-0 walloping at the hands of the Lions. The contest marked that first time this year in which American Leadership Academy - West Foothills was not able to get on the board.
Phoenix Christian's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.2 runs per game. As for American Leadership Academy - West Foothills, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-4 record this season.
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