Ganter & Glueck Shine with 6 RBIs in Aztec Baseball’s Dominant Victory over Scottsdale

The Pima Community College baseball team, boasting a record of 41-11 and 25-11 in the ACCAC, secured a decisive 13-5 victory against Scottsdale Community College on Friday. This triumph marks their ongoing success in the season as they continue to build momentum.

Ranked No. 9, the Aztecs surged in the second inning, scoring six runs to take a commanding lead. Although the Artichokes initially struck first with two runs in the top of the first inning, the Aztecs quickly responded. Freshman Ernie Alvarez began the rally with an RBI double, scoring fellow freshman Mike Jones, and Leon Cereceres tied the game with a sacrifice-fly RBI. The Aztecs capitalized on their opportunity with the bases loaded, as Jackson Glueck cleared them with a double to right field, driving in Ramon Martinez and sophomores Caden Richards and Nolan Ganter. An RBI single from Collin Senior then extended their lead to 6-2.

The Aztecs continued to dominate in the fourth inning, starting with a walk and a single. Ganter stepped up, hitting a three-run homer to left field, which brought in Cereceres and Richards to push the score to 9-2.

In the fifth inning, Alvarez added a solo home run, and Martinez’s fielder’s choice allowed for another run, bringing the score to 11-2. The scoring concluded in the seventh inning when Richards hit an RBI double, and a passed ball led to another run, finalizing the game at 13-5.

Individual performances shone in the matchup. Glueck finished with two hits, three RBIs, and a run scored. Ganter also made an impact, recording three RBIs. Alvarez ended his day with two RBIs and two runs scored, while Richards led with three runs and two RBIs. Cereceres contributed significantly, going 2 for 3 with an RBI.

On the mound, sophomore Maclain Roberts earned the victory, pitching six innings and allowing three runs (one earned) on five hits. He struck out seven batters and walked two, using 100 pitches effectively.

Looking ahead, the Aztecs are set to play another ACCAC conference game on Saturday against Phoenix College, with the first pitch scheduled for 2 p.m.

SCC 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 5 7 1
PCC 0 6 0 3 2 0 2 13 13 2

W – Roberts (6-2). 2B: Richards 2, Alvarez, Glueck. HR: Alvarez, Ganter.