ALA - West Foothills proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 25) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Youngker Roughriders, sneaking past 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Guardians have posted since April 15, 2025.
Katch McMains tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over 4.1 innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
Jackson Slade
| 02/27/26 vs Shadow Mountain | 3 |
| 03/26/26 vs Youngker | 2 |
| 03/13/26 vs North Valley Christian Academy | 2 |
| 03/24/26 @ Highland Prep | 1 |
| 03/17/26 @ Kingman | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
At the plate, Jackson Slade was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of ALA - West Foothills' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-5 when he doesn't). Brody Taylor also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
ALA - West Foothills kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in four consecutive games.
ALA - West Foothills has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Youngker, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-6.
Looking ahead, ALA - West Foothills will take on Scottsdale Christian Academy in a tournament on Friday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Guardians' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Youngker, they will be taking part in a tournament against Alhambra at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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