Phoenix, AZ- ACU's tough pitching and big bats earned the final win of the series against Bethesda. Homeruns were hit by Juniors Michael Diffley and Jake Sim in the 8-0 win.

Game Info

• Game Score: Arizona Christian - 8, Bethesda - 0
• Records: Arizona Christian – 4-4, Bethesda – 3-5
• NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian – not ranked, Bethesda – not ranked
• Location: Firestorm Field, Arizona Christian University, Phoenix, AZ

ACU Stats

• Eric Schwalbe - 6 innings, no runs, 5 strikeouts
• Michael Diffley - 3-4, homerun, 2 runs, stolen base
• Jake Sim - 2-3, homerun, 3 runs, 2 RBI, double, stolen base
• Justen Burkey - 1-4, 2 runs, RBI, 2 stolen bases
• Baylor Giannini - 1 inning, 3 strikeouts

Inside the Box Score

• Diffley got the bats going right away, scoring in the first and Sim scored in the second
• In the sixth, Matt Asta scored and Sim hit a two run homer bringing in Burkey
• In the eighth, Diffley hit a homerun and Christian Maggi singled to drive in Sim and Burkey
• ACU had ten hits compared to Bethesda's five

Thoughts from Coach McDonald

"We were able to ride the backs of our pitchers today with four really good outings.  We got ahead of hitters and played good defense behind them.  It was nice to see some timely hitting and taking advantage of what was given to us offensively.  We had some really good at bats and made some adjustments in the middle of those at bats that we haven't necessarily been doing this year.  It was nice to win another series with a little break before next weekend."

Up Next

On Friday, February 8, ACU travels to Pasadena, California, for a three game series against Providence Christian College at John Muir High School.  Friday's game will begin at 2:00 pm (Pacific)/ 3:00 pm (Arizona).  Saturday's doubleheader will begin at 1:00 pm (Arizona).