Waddell, Ariz.- One day after exploding for 24 runs, Arizona Christian was held to just one run against Embry-Riddle (AZ) on Saturday.

Game Info

• Game one score: Embry-Riddle (AZ) - 6, Arizona Christian - 1
• Game two score: Embry-Riddle (AZ) - 6, Arizona Christian - 0
• Records: Arizona Christian - 5-3, Embry-Riddle (AZ) - 2-0
• NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - not ranked, Embry-Riddle (AZ) - not ranked
• Location: Canyon View High School, Waddell, AZ

ACU Game One Stats

• Claire Buckley - 2-4, 2B, run
• Jyden Miles - 2-3, RBI
• Taylor Alto - 1-3, 3B

Inside Game One

• ERAU scored single runs in the third and fourth innings
• After Buckley doubled, Miles sent an RBI single back through the middle in the fifth
• Alto tripled down the right field line leading off the sixth but was left stranded
• The Eagles tacked on four insurance runs in the bottom half of the inning
• The Firestorm left runners at second and third when the final out was recorded

ACU Game Two Stats

• Buckley - 1-2, 2B, 2 BB
• Brenna Henry - 1-2, 2B
• Helen Hayes - 3.2 innings of relief

Inside Game Two

• The Firestorm had runners on base in six of the seven innings but just could not find the big hit
• Overall, ACU out hit ERAU 6-4 in the day cap
• Just three batters into the game, Hayes was called on to make a relief appearance
• Hayes retired nine straight Eagles after making her way to the circle
• The Eagles turned a 1-0 game into a 5-0 game with a four run fifth
• A homer in the seventh accounted for the final ERAU run

Thoughts from Coach Mayben

"Embry-Riddle's pitching was dominant today.  Their entire pitching staff kept us off balance and did not allow us to execute our short game today.  Helen was a bright spot in our day throwing three and two-third innings after coming in relief early in the first inning."

Up Next

The Firestorm will quickly have to turn the page as they play a rare Monday matinee against Northwest Nazarene. First pitch on Valentine's Day is set for 11:00 am.