No. 25 Pima splits baseball doubleheader with Paradise Valley

Pima's Ramon Martinez had four hits in the two-game series

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:50pm

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The Pima Community College baseball team split an ACCAC doubleheader at Paradise Valley on Saturday. The No. 25 Aztecs won the first game 9-5 but lost the second 8-7 against the Pumas. Sophomore Ramon Martinez had a strong performance, going 4-for-7 with three RBIs and a run across the two games.

Why it matters

This doubleheader was an important ACCAC conference matchup for the Aztecs, who are currently ranked No. 25 in the nation. The split result keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot, but they will need to bounce back in their upcoming games to solidify their position.

The details

In the first game, the Aztecs rallied from an early 3-0 deficit, scoring five runs in the fifth inning to secure the 9-5 win. Freshman Damian Lorta hit a home run and drove in two runs. The second game was a back-and-forth affair, with five lead changes, before Paradise Valley won it with a walk-off RBI single in the ninth inning. Sophomore Leon Cereceres had a strong game, going 4-for-5 with three runs scored.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • The Aztecs' next six games will be played at their home field, the West Campus Aztec Field.

The players

Ramon Martinez

A sophomore on the Pima baseball team who had four hits across the two-game doubleheader.

Damian Lorta

A freshman on the Pima baseball team who hit a home run and drove in two runs in the first game.

Leon Cereceres

A sophomore on the Pima baseball team who went 4-for-5 with three runs scored in the second game.

Pima Community College

The community college baseball team, currently ranked No. 25 in the nation, that split the doubleheader with Paradise Valley.

Paradise Valley

The opposing team, the Paradise Valley Pumas, who won the second game of the doubleheader.

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What’s next

The Aztecs will host Chandler-Gilbert Community College on Tuesday in an ACCAC conference doubleheader. The first game starts at 12:00 p.m.

The takeaway

This split doubleheader result highlights the competitive nature of the ACCAC conference and the importance for the Aztecs to maintain their focus and momentum as they look to secure a playoff spot in the coming weeks.