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Box Score 2 Ashland, Ore.- Thanks to a normal routine without rain and travel, Arizona Christian brought their "A" game as they split a pair of 9-8 games with the two time defending NAIA champs and No. 5 Southern Oregon on Saturday.
Game Info
- Game one score: Arizona Christian - 9, Southern Oregon - 8
- Game two score: Southern Oregon - 9, Arizona Christian - 8
- Records: Arizona Christian - 14-7, Southern Oregon - 15-5
- NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - not ranked, Southern Oregon - 5
- Location: University Field, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR
ACU Game One Stats
Inside Game One
- Buckley singled, Schleisman singled/stole second, and Taylor Alto singled home Buckley to start the game
- Five batters into the game, Garcia drove home the Taylors to give ACU a 3-0 lead
- In the top of the third, Buckley was hit by a pitch and Jyden Miles walked and Garcia singled to left to score both
- A double for SOU plated three in the bottom of the inning
- Single runs in the fourth and sixth gave the Firestorm a 7-3 edge
- SOU scored five in the bottom of the sixth to take an 8-7 lead
- With the bases loaded, Anderson deposited a single into center to score Schleisman for an 8-8 tie
- Joelle Dowdy fouled out to left but Garcia tagged up and scored the game winner
- Fryklund got the last out of the sixth before delivering a 1-2-3 seventh to secure the win
ACU Game Two Stats
Inside Game Two
- SOU scored nine runs in the three innings and looked like they were going to run away with game two
- But ACU sent 11 batters to the plate and scored seven runs in the top of the fourth
- Garcia doubled to begin the inning and singled later in the inning
- Taylor Fogleman, Buckley, Schleisman, and Garcia all collected RBIs around a three RBI double from Alto
- In the fifth, Henry walked, moved up on a sacrifice from Monique Zarate, and scored on a Buckley single to climb within a run
- ACU had two base runners on in both the sixth and seventh but could find one more magical hit
Thoughts from Coach Mayben
"Proud of the fight our team showed today. After struggling through the elements on Friday the team came into Saturday with a commitment to compete to the best of their ability. We jumped out early in game one then came from behind for the win. Even more important was the effort given to come back in game two with a chance to win in the seventh after falling behind 9-0. We are proud of the incredible growth the team has made."
Up Next
On Wednesday, the Firestorm will open GSAC action as they play at OUAZ. The teams will play at Willow Canyon High School in Surprise at 2:00 pm.
