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OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Trey Tarver up to bat
Khaxil Stewart
2
Nobel University NU 1-9
22
Winner Arizona Christian ACU 23-8-1
Nobel University NU
1-9
2
Final
22
Arizona Christian ACU
23-8-1
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Nobel University NU 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 1
Arizona Christian ACU 5 2 7 6 2 0 X 22 20 2

W: Culp, Eastyn (6-1) L: J. Parada (0-1)

4
Nobel University NU 1-10
12
Winner Arizona Christian ACU 24-8-1
Nobel University NU
1-10
4
Final
12
Arizona Christian ACU
24-8-1
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Nobel University NU 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 4 0
Arizona Christian ACU 2 0 0 4 0 6 X 12 13 0

W: Esqueda, Chay (1-0) L: J. Thompson (0-1) S: Hohensee, Jackson (8)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Natalie Lopez

ACU Sweeps Doubleheader Against Nobel In High-Scoring Matchups

Glendale, Ariz.- The FIrestorm dominated both games of their doubleheader against the Nobel University Knights, winning in decisive fashion to improve to 24-8-1 on the season.

In game one, ACU wasted no time in setting the tone, exploding for five runs in the first inning and never looking back. Trey Tarver led the offensive charge with a four-hit, five-RBI performance, while Sean Garcia contributed four hits and seven RBIs, including a triple. The FIrestorm racked up 20 hits and took advantage of the Knights' pitching struggles to plate runs in nearly every inning. On the mound, Eastyn Culp was sharp, allowing just two runs over four innings while striking out six. 

In game two, Nobel struck first in the nightcap with an RBI double, but ACU quickly answered with two runs in the bottom of the first. The Firestorm then pulled away with a four-run fourth inning, highlighted by Tarver's two-run home run. They put the game out of reach in the sixth with a six-run outburst, capitalizing on wild pitches and clutch hitting. Tarver once again starred, going 4-for-4 with a home run, a triple, and two RBIs. Sean Garcia continued his hot bat, driving in three runs, while Andrew Ivy added three hits and two RBIs. Chay Esqueda earned his first win in relief, tossing a scoreless inning.

The Firestorm showcased their offensive firepower throughout the doubleheader, outscoring Nobel 34-6 across both games. With the series sweep, ACU improved their record to 24-8-1 in the regular season. 


Game Info
  • Game One Score: Arizona Christian - 22 , Nobel - 2
  • Game Two Score: Arizona Christian - 12, Nobel - 4
  • Records: Arizona Christian - 24-8-1, Nobel - 1-10
  • Location: Apollo High School, Glendale, AZ

ACU Game One Stats
Inside Game One
  • In the top of the first inning, ACU was on the board first, with a single from Tarver, a sacrifice fly from Garcia, a single from Anderson and Beckworth. The score was 5-0 after the first. 
  • Moving over to the second inning, Garcia hit a single to right center, bringing in two batters and adding another two runs. ACU extended their lead 7-0. 
  • The Firestorm had a huge third inning, as they scored another seven runs. The score was now 14-2. 
  • In the fourth inning, it was another big inning as the Firestorm scored 6 more runs, thanks to big hitters like Garcia, Tarver, and Solis. Solis also hit a sacrifice fly to contribute to the lead. ACU extended their lead 20-2. 
  • Garcia hit another single to right field that scored two batters and earned him two RBI in the fifth inning. 
  • ACU won the first game, 22-2.  

ACU Game Two Stats
Inside Game Two
  • In the first inning, the Knights were on the board first. The Knights led 1-0. 
  • The Firestorm responded as Garcia hit a triple down the right field line, earning 2 RBI after both Kiaunis and Tarver scored. ACU led 2-1 after the first inning. 
  • In the fourth inning, ACU scored another 4 runs as Ivy hit a single that earned an RBI after Sanders scored, Ivy scored on a wild pitch and Tarver hit a massive two-run home run. ACU extended their lead, 6-1. 
  • In the top of the sixth inning, the Knights made it an interesting game as they scored 3 runs. The score was now, 6-4 ACU. 
  • But the Firestorm responded in the sixth inning as they scored another 6 runs to secure their win over the Knights. 
  • ACU won the second game, 12-4. 

Up Next
ACU will host Benedictine Mesa next Friday at Greenway High School for a doubleheader at 4pm. 

 
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