Athletics
The Firestorm Pull Off A Close One Against The Trojans
Glendale, Ariz.- Arizona Christian keeps their momentum going as they win a close game against Taylor University. The Firestorm defended their home turf as they were able to stay undefeated in their third game of the season. ACU will head to Florida next week for the NAIA Ball East West Challenge tournament.
Game Info
- Score: Arizona Christian – 3, Taylor – 2
- Records: Arizona Christian – 3-0, Taylor – 2-1
- Location: Greenway High School, Glendale, AZ
ACU Stats
- Tanner Vielguth – 3-4, 1 hit, 1 home run, 2 RBI
- Kimo Fukofuka – 1-4, 1 hit, 1 run, 1 RBI
- Trey Tarver – 5.0 IP, 9 K, 1 run, win
- Jackson Hohensee – 1.0 IP, 0 runs, 2 K, 1 walk, save (2)
Inside Game One
- In the first inning, Fukofuka doubled to right center, scoring Ivy and got an RBI
- Vielguth homered and earned 2 RBI after Fukofuka scored later in the first inning
Thoughts from Coach McDonald
“Great win tonight against a very good and well coached team. I am very proud of our guys and how they honored Coach Calderon in so many ways!”
Up Next
On Wednesday, the Firestorm will travel to Florida for the NAIA Ball East West Challenge. They will face off against #11 Southeastern (FL) at 4pm in Lakeland, FL.
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