Irvine, CA - In the first round of the GSAC Tournament, Hope International was able to top Arizona Christian 8-5.  On the heels of a 5 hour 45 minute game one, ACU and HIU played later into the night which prevented the scheduled third game of the day from even starting.

Game Info

• Game Score: Hope International - 8,  Arizona Christian - 5
• Records: Arizona Christian - 38-18, Hope International - 28-18
• NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - RV, Hope International - RV
• Location: OC Great Park, Irvine, CA

ACU Stats

• Eric Schwalbe - 2-3, 2 RBI
• Jake Sim - 2-4, run, RBI
• Michael Diffley - 2-5, 2 runs, RBI
• Cam Sharp - 4.1 innings, 2 hits, 1 run, 8 strikeouts

Inside the Box Score

• In the first inning, Brent Smith and Robert Bostedt singled, Diffley singled to drive in Smith, Sim drove in Bostedt, Schwalbe singled to bring Diffley home, and Cohen Heckethorn drove in Sim
• Diffley singled to left field and came home on a ball from Schwalbe in the third
• A five run fifth inning pushed the Royals ahead for good

Thoughts from Coach McDonald

"I am very proud of the fight in our team today.  Our bond and growth this season is a gift from God. We will be ready to go tomorrow!"

Up Next

On Tuesday, the Firestorm will play The Master's in the contender's bracket of the GSAC Championship tournament.  First pitch is scheduled for 2:30 pm.