TUCSON, Arizona — The Arizona Wildcats (20-13) rallied in the bottom of the ninth inning to earn a walk-off victory over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (26-11) on Saturday night at High Corbett Field, winning their 10th straight game. .
After leading 5-0 entering the bottom of the ninth inning, Arizona hit the bat and scored six runs to clinch the series victory. After a double that initially appeared to win the game; mason white This was then decided as the basic rule for the match. Galen Caulfield He hit a walk-off hit into the left field of the infield, capping off a fierce rally.
Caulfield led off the ninth inning, forcing a walk and starting a rally for the Wildcats. Then, after a walk and a single to right field, the bases were loaded. Emilio Corona An RBI single to left field pushed away the Cats' first RBI and gave them their third hit of the night. Breyfogle went on to release his own single. brendan summerhill.After an infield fly, the designated hitter maddox mihalakis With just one pitch, he hit a powerful single to left, scoring two points. Arizona had the final out with runners on the corners on a fly out, leading White to the plate. The Wildcats' shortstop hit a ball to left-center field, but it bounced off the warning track and over the red line on the outfield wall for a ground-rule double that tied the game, setting the stage for Caulfield's heroics.
starting pitcher Clark Candiotti He pitched 3.2 innings for the Wildcats, allowing three runs with three strikeouts. He did not consider it in his decision.
Arizona's bullpen was crucial to the Wildcats' victory, holding Louisiana Tech to just two runs (none earned) over the final 5.1 innings. Bradon Zastrow, Kyler Hein, Casey Hintzand jaden swanberg (1-1) He had a total of five strikeouts and only one walk in relief. Swanberg got his first win of the year with a strong pitch in the top of the 9th inning.
arizona wild bats
- 2B Galen Caulfield: 2 hits in 4 at bats, RBI, RBI, BB, walk-off hit
- RF Emilio Corona: 3-for-4, R, 2B, RBI
- LF Easton Breyfogle: 2/4, R, RBI
- SS mason white: 1 hit in 5 at bats, 2B, RBI
- PH/DH maddox mihalakis: 1-for-2, R, 2 RBIs
bullpen bullies
- LHP Bradon Zastrow:2.0IP, 1H, 0R, 1K
- RHP Kyler Hein:1.1IP, 2H, 0R, 0BB, 2K
- RHP Casey Hintz:1.0IP, 0ER
- LHP jayden swanberg: 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K, Win (1-1)
numbers of the night
- Arizona's 10 games This winning streak is currently the longest active winning streak in the country.
- Wildcats won four Among the 10 players with the current winning streak, this is a walk-off win.
night photo
social media coverage
This is the longest winning streak in the country. pic.twitter.com/62toBmZcHD
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Caulfield! Ball game! Series dub! @gcaulfield_3 pic.twitter.com/S2zGxr1JLb
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Upon further consideration, this is a basic double. Thai ball game! pic.twitter.com/lVhKDedn1d
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Mihara kiss! First pitch! A two-run knock over the left!! Cats become one! ?? pic.twitter.com/XZ47jWFiX8
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Breyfogle continues the rally! An RBI that breaks through the right side! The deficit has been reduced to 3, but there are still no outs?? pic.twitter.com/jCgn2teEE3
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Emo’s bases loaded knock! The cat starts scraping, but there's no out yet. ?? pic.twitter.com/Vyn0HU5WSB
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Another clutch moment @kyler_heyne! Lost a pair in scoring position due to a strikeout?? pic.twitter.com/JOAbnUfcaA
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Next is next
Arizona embarks on a series sweep against Louisiana Tech early Sunday morning, with first pitch scheduled for 10 a.m. MST.