Glendale, Ariz.- Playing just a single game against Park-Gilbert on Saturday morning saw the Firestorm used a full team effort to beat the Buccaneers. Seven players combined for the 13 ACU hits while five hitters each accounted for one RBI.
Game Info
- Game one score: Arizona Christian- 6, Park-Gilbert- 1
- Records: Arizona Christian- 2-3, Park-Gilbert- 1-2
- NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian - not ranked, Park-Gilbert- not ranked
- Location: ACU Softball Field, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ
ACU Game One Stats
- Jyden Miles- 2-4
- Claire Buckley- 1-3, 3 runs, 2B, walk
- Neeley Bell- 2-4, RBI
- Taylor Alto- 2-4, RBI
- Taylor Schleisman- 2-3, 2B, RBI, steal
- Abbi Covalt- 2-3, RBI
- Kaitlyn Anderson- 2-3, RBI
- Savannah Smith- complete game win, no earned runs
Inside Game One
- Buckley walked, stole second, and scored on a Bell RBI single for a quick 1-0 lead in the first
- The Buccaneers tied the game at 1-1 in the top of the second
- Park had runners on base in all final five innings but Smith shut the down without another run
- To open the ACU third, Buckley doubled and Schleisman drove her home
- A four run fifth broke the game open- Alto, Covalt, and Anderson all delivered RBI singles
- The double for Buckley tied her for the all-time hits lead in the ACU career archives
Thoughts from Coach Mayben
"Proud of the way we bounced back from a late game loss on Friday night. The team was composed and steady throughout the day today."
Up Next
On Friday, the Firestorm will hit the road for the first this season as they head to Benedictine-Mesa. First pitch from Seton Catholic Preparatory in Chandler will come at 6:00 pm.
