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ACU celebrates after home run
Khaxil Stewart
14
Winner Arizona Christian ACU 31-10-1
5
Embry-Riddle (AZ) EMBRY-RI 10-27
Winner
Arizona Christian ACU
31-10-1
14
Final
5
Embry-Riddle (AZ) EMBRY-RI
10-27
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Arizona Christian ACU 0 6 1 0 5 0 0 2 0 14 21 2
Embry-Riddle (AZ) EMBRY-RI 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 5 7 3

W: Wierman, Frank (7-2) L: J. Kaphing (3-7)

5
Winner Arizona Christian ACU 32-10-1
3
Embry-Riddle ERAU 10-29
Winner
Arizona Christian ACU
32-10-1
5
Final
3
Embry-Riddle ERAU
10-29
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Arizona Christian ACU 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 5 1
Embry-Riddle ERAU 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 8 1

W: Wiese, Sean (1-1) L: J. Montes (0-2) S: Hohensee, Jackson (10)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Natalie Lopez

ACU’s Late Rally in Game Two Helps Sweep Embry Riddle in Doubleheader

Prescott, Ariz.- ACU continued its dominant season by sweeping Embry-Riddle, taking game one 14-5 and storming back in game two with a five-run seventh inning for a 5-3 win.

In game one, the Firestorm bats ignited early, erupting for six runs in the second inning to seize control. Kimo Fukofuka opened the scoring with a two-run home run, and Jaylen Edmonds and Trey Tarver followed with multi-RBI singles to cap the frame. ACU pounded out 21 hits, including a 4-for-5 effort with three RBIs from Edmonds and a 4-hit, 3-RBI day by Nathan Greene. The Firestorm added five more runs in the fifth inning to build a 12-0 lead, and Kane Kiaunis sealed the win with a two-run homer in the eighth. Starting pitcher Frank Wierman improved to 7-2 with six shutout innings, striking out eight while scattering three hits.

Trailing 3-0 entering the final frame, ACU mounted a dramatic comeback in game two. Trey Tarver jump-started the rally with a two-run homer, and the Firestorm tacked on three more runs with timely hitting, including an RBI single by Ryan Eastham and a sacrifice fly from Andrew Ivy. Tarver also got the start on the mound, allowing three earned runs over 5.2 innings. Reliever Sean Wiese picked up the win with a key out in the sixth, and closer Jackson Hohensee locked down his 10th save of the season with a scoreless seventh.


Game Info
  • Game One Score: Arizona Christian - 14, Embry Riddle - 5
  • Game Two Score: Arizona Christian - 5, Embry Riddle - 3
  • Records: Arizona Christian - 32-10-1, Embry Riddle - 10-29
  • Location: Eagle Baseball Field, Prescott, AZ

ACU Game One Stats
Inside Game One
  • In the second inning, the Firestorm got on the board first after Fukofuka hit a 2-run shot. Shortly after, Edmonds and Tarver both hit singles that each brought in 2 RBI. ACU led 6-0. 
  • Greene singled to left field and earned an RBI after Logan Sanders scored. ACU extended their lead 7-0. 
  • The Firestorm scored 5 more runs in the fifth inning. ACU extended their lead 12-0. 
  • In the eighth inning, Kiaunis hit a 2-run home run to solidify their win. 
  • ACU won the first game, 14-5. 

ACU Game Two Stats
Inside Game Two
  • Down 0-3 in the seventh inning, the Firestorm bounced back as Tarver started the rally by hitting a 2-run home run. 
  • Logan Sanders continued the rally as he got hit by a pitch with bases loaded. ACU tied the game 3-3. 
  • Eastham singled to third base and earned an RBI as Marcus Sanders scored. ACU took the lead, 4-3. 
  • Ivy extended the lead after he hit a sacrifice fly to right field, bringing in Fukofuka. 
  • ACU won the second game, 5-3. 

Thoughts from Coach McDonald
"Today was a really big step forward showing our resilience and no quit in a big time day completing the doubleheader win with multiple guys stepping up. We will focus on getting better each day. I LOVE THIS TEAM!"

Up Next
On Saturday, ACU will continue the four game series with another doubleheader against Embry Riddle at 12pm and 3pm. 



 
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