Pima Heads Into Final Games Needing Strong Finish After Scottsdale Loss

Aztecs fall 1.5 games behind fourth-place Chandler-Gilbert with three games left in season

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:40pm

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The Pima Community College baseball team lost ground in the ACCAC standings, including the last qualifying spot for the postseason, with a 2-1 loss Saturday at Scottsdale. Pima (25-25, 17-20 ACCAC) is now 1.5 games behind fourth-place Chandler-Gilbert (26-25, 18-18) heading into the last three games of the season.

Why it matters

Pima needs to win its remaining games and have Chandler-Gilbert lose to Scottsdale in order to clinch the final playoff spot in the ACCAC conference. The Aztecs have struggled with consistency this season, but a strong finish could still earn them a postseason berth.

The details

Pima took a 1-0 lead in the third inning when sophomore Mike Jones scored on an RBI single by sophomore Ramon Martinez. However, Scottsdale rallied with two runs in the bottom of the eighth to win 2-1. Pima had just two hits and two walks in the game. Freshman Hayden Green pitched five shutout innings for the Aztecs, but the bullpen couldn't hold the lead.

  • Pima lost to Scottsdale on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • Pima has three games remaining in the regular season.

The players

Hayden Green

A freshman pitcher for Pima Community College who started the game against Scottsdale and threw five shutout innings.

Mike Jones

A sophomore outfielder for Pima Community College who scored the team's only run in the loss to Scottsdale.

Ramon Martinez

A sophomore infielder for Pima Community College who drove in the team's lone run with an RBI single.

Chandler-Gilbert

The fourth-place team in the ACCAC standings, 1.5 games ahead of Pima with three games left.

Scottsdale

The team that defeated Pima 2-1 on Saturday, improving their record to 29-22 and 21-16 in the ACCAC.

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What’s next

Pima will play its final three games of the season, hosting Phoenix on Tuesday and then facing Chandler-Gilbert in a crucial series. Chandler-Gilbert will also play Scottsdale on Tuesday, a game that could impact Pima's playoff chances.

The takeaway

Pima's loss to Scottsdale has put their playoff hopes in jeopardy, as they now trail Chandler-Gilbert by 1.5 games for the final postseason spot. The Aztecs will need to win out and get help from Scottsdale to have a chance at extending their season.