Box Score Phoenix, AZ- On Saturday, Arizona Christian faced off against undefeated Taylor University to conclude the Calderone classic. It was a very fitting way for the Firestorm to conclude the Invitational in showing the resiliency and fight Coach Calderone embodied. The Firestorm took the game 17-12.
Game Info
Game Score: Arizona Christian - 17, Taylor- 12
Records: Arizona Christian - 6-1, Taylor 7-1
NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - not ranked, Taylor- not ranked
Location: Apollo High School, Phoenix, AZ
ACU Stats
Brent Smith- 1-5, 1 RBI, 2 Runs, 1 SB
Kurtis Roberts- 4-4, 1 RBI
Brett Wagner- 3.2 IP, 4 K, 1 ER
Ramon Miranda- 2-6, 2 RBI, 4 Runs
Manny Villa- 2-5, 3 RBI
Inside the Box Score
- The Firestorm got off to a rough a start to begin the game, getting down 2-7 early in the second inning.
- However, for the second straight night, the Firestorm has an 11 run inning, this time coming in the 6th inning.
- The Firestorm capitalized on Taylor Univeristy's 7 errors in the ballgame to capture the finale 17-12.
Coach Joe's Thought's
"We really did a good job rallying together after being down early and continuing to put pressure on the other team offensively we had some big-time pitchers and moments from our bullpen who came through strong and it was a great team win."
Up Next
The Firestorm will continue play Feb. 4th when they take on (25) Benedictine- Mesa in Mesa, AZ.
