Prescott, Ariz.- Taylor Schleisman and Neeley Bell both homered in the higher altitude at Embry-Riddle but the Firestorm could not hold off the Eagles on Saturday.
 
Game Info

• Game one score: Embry-Riddle (AZ)- 4, Arizona Christian- 3 (8 inn)
• Game two score: Embry-Riddle (AZ)- 9, Arizona Christian- 6
• Records: Arizona Christian- 4-5, Embry-Riddle (AZ)- 5-5
• NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - not ranked, Embry-Riddle (AZ)- RV
• Location: Eagle Softball Field, Embry-Riddle University, Prescott, AZ

 
ACU Game One Stats

• Taylor Schleisman- 1-2, HR, 2 RBI, steal
• Claire Buckley- 1-4, 2B, RBI
• Jyden Miles- 1-4, steal
• Neeley Bell- 1-3
• Abbi Covalt- run
• Kaitlin Terzakos- run
• Savannah Smith- complete game

 
Inside Game One

• ERAU scored single runs in the second and the fourth
• Schleisman tied the game with one swing of the bat in the fifth- her second homer of the season
• Scoreless until extras, Buckley gave ACU a 3-2 lead plating Terzakos- the tie break runner at second
• But three straight singles for the Eagles in the bottom of the eighth produced the game winning runs

 
ACU Game Two Stats

• Bell- 1-4, HR, 3 RBI
• Buckley- 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 runs
• Covalt- 2-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI
• Miranda Hipolito- 2-3, 2B, run
• Kaitlyn Anderson- 1-3
• Ryann Reese- 2 runs

 
Inside Game Two

• Bell smashed open the score with a three-run jack in the third- her second of the season
• The Eagles countered with a three spot in the bottom half
• ACU kept the string of three run innings going when Buckley doubled home two and Reese scored on a fielder's choice
• A home run for ERAU made it a 6-5 game after four
• But the Eagles' power continued in the fifth as a double drove in two and another homer two more

 
Thoughts from Coach Mayben
"While it was disappointing to give up leads in both games there were bright spots throughout the day.  Key hits from multiple players sparked the offense and gave us opportunities to win the game.  Savannah pitched a solid extended game in game one.  We have a lot to work on and look forward to getting back to work on Monday." 

Up Next
Next week the Firestorm will travel to California for the first time this season when they go to La Sierra in Riverside.First pitch is set for 1:00 pm.