Baseball Natalie Lopez

ACU Hold Off The Warriors

Glendale, Ariz.- The Firestorm pulled off a huge win against the Corban University Warriors as they outhit them by getting nine hits and five runs. ACU had a few mistakes that almost cost them the game, but ultimately, players like Jaylen Edmonds and Ryan Eastham stepped up to help the Firestorm with a big team win. On Friday, the Firestorm will host the Warriors for the second time and try to keep their momentum going, seeking another win. 


Game Info
  • Score: Arizona Christian - 5, Corban - 4
  • Records: Arizona Christian - 5-3, St. Thomas - 3-3
  • Location: Greenway High School, Glendale, AZ

ACU Stats
  • Jaylen Edmonds - 2-3, 2 hit, 1 run, 1 walk
  • Ryan Eastham - 2-4, 2 hits
  • Kimo Fukofuka - 1-3, 1 home run, 1 hit, 2 RBI, 2 walks 
  • Tanner Vielguth - 1-3, 1 hit, 1 run
  • Jared Anderson - 1-4, 1 hit
  • Logan Sanders - 1-4, 1 hit, 1 run, 1 RBI
  • Trey Tarver - 1-3, 1 run, 1 hit, 1 walk
  • Frank Wierman - 4.2 IP, 9 K, 1 hit, 3 runs, 5 walks
  • Sean Wiese - 2.0 IP, 1 hit, 3 K, win
  • Jackson Hohensee - 1.0 IP, 1 run, 2 walks, save (4) 

Inside The Game
  • In the bottom of the first inning, the Firestorm struck first as Kimo Fukofuka hit a home run, his first of the season, to take the lead 1-0. 
  • Logan Sanders doubled down the right field line, earning an RBI after Jalen Edmonds scored, extending the lead 2-0 in the second inning. 
  • Down one run in the bottom of the fifth inning, Vielguth singled to left field, Fukofuka advanced to second, and Tarver scored on a throwing error. The Firestorm tied the game, 3-3. 
  •  In the sixth inning, ACU extended their lead when Vielguth walked with loaded bases, having Logan Sanders score. ACU leads 4-3. 
  • In the bottom of the eighth inning, the Firestorm extended their lead when Fukofuka hit a sacrifice fly to center field, earning an RBI after Solis scored. ACU leads 5-3. 
  • The Warriors answered back when Rickard hit a sacrifice fly, as Bateman scored. The score was then 5-4 in the top of the ninth inning. 
  • But the Firestorm were able to solidify their win as Jackson Hohensee earned his fourth save of the season. 

Thoughts from Coach McDonald
"We made a lot of mistakes tonight and still found a way to win, which is a sign of a good ball club. It's early in the season and we will continue to grow each day and figure out what our identity is. [We} had some players step up tonight to make sure that we were on the right side of the scoreboard. Tomorrow is a new day and we will be ready to go. 

Up Next
On Friday, ACU will host Corban University in their second match-up of their three game series at 7pm at Greenway High School.