PG 16U WWBA WEST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – July 14, 2025 | Surprise Ballpark
 
 
Stacked AZ Storms Back Late to Tie West Coast Scout in Thrilling Finish
What started as a one-sided first inning turned into a nail-biter by the end. Stacked AZ and West Coast Scout battled to a dramatic 4–4 tie, complete with a late-game rally and big-time defensive stops.
West Coast Scout came out firing, jumping on Stacked AZ early with a four-run bottom of the first. With aggressive swings and smart base running, they made the most of just two hits, building a lead that looked hard to catch. But Stacked didn’t back down.
Stacked AZ scratched across one run in the top of the first and then dug in. Over the next five innings, their pitchers locked in and refused to give up another hit. The defense backed them up with a flawless performance—zero errors and sharp play across the board.
Still trailing 4–1 heading into the seventh, Stacked AZ brought the energy. They put pressure on the West Coast defense, forcing mistakes and stringing together clutch at-bats. Three runs crossed the plate as the dugout came to life. Suddenly, the game was tied, and the momentum had flipped.
But West Coast found a way to stop the bleeding and escape without further damage. With no time left for extra innings, the game ended in a tie—one that felt more like a win for Stacked and a narrow escape for West Coast.