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OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Fukofuka swinging
3
Ave Maria (FL) AVE 4-4
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Winner Arizona Christian ACU 1-3
Ave Maria (FL) AVE
4-4
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Final
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Arizona Christian ACU
1-3
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Ave Maria (FL) AVE 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 6 3
Arizona Christian ACU 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 X 4 8 1

W: Vickers, Jordan (1-0) L: R. Young (0-1) S: Hohensee, Jackson (3)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Natalie Lopez

The Firestorm Get Back On Track With A Win To Finish Tournament

Lake Myrtle, Fla.- ACU was 0-3 going into Saturday's game, and they fought back to get a huge win over Ave Maria to finish off the NAIA Ball East West Challenge. The bats were hot as the Firestorm had eight hits at the end of the game. The pitching was also dominant, as Jackson Hohensee struck out five of the six batters he faced, earning his third save of the season.  


Game Info
  • Score: Arizona Christian - 4, Ave Maria - 3
  • Records: Arizona Christian - 4-3, Ave Maria - 4-4
  • Location: Lake Myrtle Complex, Lake Myrtle, FL

ACU Stats
Inside The Game
  • Trailing by two in the 5th inning, the Firestorm responded when Vielguth tripled to center field, earning 2 RBI after Fukofuka and Ivy scored. ACU ties the game 2-2.
  • Later that same inning, the Firestorm takes the lead when Edmonds grounds out to second base, and gets an RBI after Kianis scores. ACU takes the lead 3-2.
  • In the bottom of the seventh inning, ACU takes the lead after being tied when Anderson singles to center field, getting an RBI after Killinger scores. 
  • The Firestorm were able to hold them after Hohensee faced six batters and struck out five of them. He earned his third save of the season. 

Thoughts from Coach McDonald
"Our guys really responded today with a big win to finish our trip. Pitching was great, defense was great, and we stepped up offensively when it mattered the most."

Up Next
On Thursday, the Firestorm will return home and face Corban for a three game series. They will play at Greenway High School on Thursday at 7pm.
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