Phoenix, AZ- On Saturday, ACU enjoyed the fourth inning of both games against Embry-Riddle AZ as 17 of their 20 runs were scored in that frame including an 11 run outburst in game two.  The Firestorm earned the sweep.  Junior Jamilia Cosay was 3-6 with a double and 5 RBI.  Junior Paige Church was 4-6.

Game Info

• Game one score: Arizona Christian - 8, Embry-Riddle AZ - 2
• Game two score: Arizona Christian - 12, Embry-Riddle AZ - 4
• Records: Arizona Christian - 2-2, Embry-Riddle AZ – 0-2
• NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian – not ranked, Embry-Riddle AZ – not ranked
• Location: Sandra Day O'Connor High School, Phoenix, AZ

ACU Game One Stats

• Jamilia Cosay- 3-4, double, 4 RBI
• Lauryn Nicander- 1-3, double, 2 RBI
• Emerald Grijalva- 6 IP, 1 earned run
• Tatumn Porras- 1 IP, no runs

Inside Game One

• Tied 2-2, ACU plated six runs in the fourth to keep the lead for good
• Nicander cashed in two with a double during the run
• A runner thrown out at the plate and a double play helped the Firestorm defensively
• Firestorm left eight on base

ACU Game Two Stats

• Lauryn Nicander - 2-3, 2 RBI
• Paige Church- 2-3, RBI
• Tatumn Porras- 4 IP, no runs

Inside Game Two

• ERAU scored a pair of runs in each of the first two innings but Porras shut the door from there
• ACU plated 11 runs on just six hits- no extra base hits- in the fourth
• Elsy Guzman and Joy Mendez both collected a single, were hit by a pitch, and scored two runs in the outburst
• Porras earned the win in relief

Thoughts from Coach Welsh

"I am really happy with how our offense responded today.  It was great to see them fight back after being down four runs in game two.  I thought Emerald threw well in game one and I was really proud of Tatumn coming into game two in relief and holding Embry Riddle to zero runs.  Tatumn gave us a chance to come back and win that game."

Up Next

Next week, ACU Softball is supposed to travel to play Antelope Valley in Palmdale, CA.  But the games may be postponed and moved to later dates in Phoenix.