Box Score GLENDALE, Ariz. - Led by third-year Head Coach Joe McDonald, the Arizona Christian University baseball team (2-1) totaled 26 hits in a 20-6 victory over Oklahoma Panhandle State University (0-3) at Apollo High School on Friday afternoon.
Game Notes:
Originally scheduled for 6 p.m. Arizona Time, the game was moved closer to noon in an attempt to have it played before forecasted rain moved in. That turned out to be a successful change as rain began to fall in the latter part of the game.
Today's game marked the first time that ACU and OPSU have met in program history, with ACU now leading the all-time series, 1-0.
The Game:
The contest was all-ACU as the Firestorm offense totaled 26 hits and plated 20 runs, scoring at least one run in all innings with the exception of the fifth. Seven different ACU players finished with two or more hits.
The offensive charge was led by shortstop Ramon Miranda who finished 4-for-6 with a pair of solo home runs, a double, four runs scored, and two RBI.
ACU starting pitcher Andrew Hirsch (1-0) went five full innings and allowed four runs on eight hits while walking one and punching out four in the win.
Inside the Box Score:
Justin Ramirez: 3-for-6, three RBI, two runs scored, stolen base
Manny Villa: 4-for-6, two doubles, three RBI, three runs scored
Brent Smith: 3-for-5, two RBI, two runs scored, one walk, one stolen base
Justen Burkey: 3-for-4, one RBI
Ty Isbell: 3-for-5, two RBI, two runs scored, one walk
Robby Campillo: 2-for-5, two runs scored, one RBI
Rhett Holmes: 1-for-2, two RBI
Thoughts from Coach:
"Today was a great team victory as we played well in every part of the game. We had some big hits and kept the pressure on throughout the game. It was a fun day of Firestorm baseball."
Up Next:
The Firestorm host Midland University (Neb.) on Sat., Jan. 30 for a non-conference game as part of the Coach Calderone Classic at Apollo High School at 6 p.m. Arizona Time. Spectators will not be permitted.
