Wednesday, March 14
Tucson, Ariz.
6:00 PM
University of Arizona
21-3
0
vs
1
Minnesota
15-10
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Arizona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Unearned Run Sinks Cats in Extras
03/14/2018 | Softball
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Sophomore pitcher Alyssa Denham dueled with Minnesota ace Amber Fiser in a pitchers' duel fit for the 1990s on Wednesday night at Hillenbrand Stadium. The two went toe-to-toe for seven innings without allowing a run, sending the game to the eighth, where a Wildcat error produced a Minnesota run as the Golden Gophers handed Arizona its first loss at home on the year, 1-0 in eight innings.
Denham, who was relieved by Taylor McQuillin one batter into the eighth, pitched seven scoreless innings and struck out a season-high-tying seven while allowing just three Minnesota hits in regulation. Minnesota's fourth hit opened the eighth inning to chase Denham and eventually came around to score thanks to a passed ball and an error. It was just the second unearned run allowed by Arizona all season. Denham fell to 3-1 on the year while the Wildcats dropped to 21-3.
The run came just a half inning after UA had runners on the corners with one out in the bottom of the seventh but could not score. Arizona was 1-for-13 with runners on base and stranded nine runners on the night. Minnesota won the game despite not having a hit with runners on base (0-for-14) and having zero two-out hits (0-for-8).
Up next: Arizona welcomes Utah to start Pac-12 play this Friday-Sunday. The Cats and the Utes get league play going on Friday at 7 p.m. MST. The series will be televised by the Pac-12 Networks.
Follow the Wildcats: Be sure to follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@ArizonaSoftball) to keep up with the team.
Denham, who was relieved by Taylor McQuillin one batter into the eighth, pitched seven scoreless innings and struck out a season-high-tying seven while allowing just three Minnesota hits in regulation. Minnesota's fourth hit opened the eighth inning to chase Denham and eventually came around to score thanks to a passed ball and an error. It was just the second unearned run allowed by Arizona all season. Denham fell to 3-1 on the year while the Wildcats dropped to 21-3.
The run came just a half inning after UA had runners on the corners with one out in the bottom of the seventh but could not score. Arizona was 1-for-13 with runners on base and stranded nine runners on the night. Minnesota won the game despite not having a hit with runners on base (0-for-14) and having zero two-out hits (0-for-8).
Up next: Arizona welcomes Utah to start Pac-12 play this Friday-Sunday. The Cats and the Utes get league play going on Friday at 7 p.m. MST. The series will be televised by the Pac-12 Networks.
Follow the Wildcats: Be sure to follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@ArizonaSoftball) to keep up with the team.
Players Mentioned
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/ Softball
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/ SoftballTeam Stats
Pitching:
W: Amber Fiser (10-5)
L: Denham, Alyssa (3-1)
Batting:
2B: Ellee Jensen 1
SH: Allie Arneson 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Ellee Jensen 1
Batting:
SH: Carranco, Reyna 1 ; Campbell, Carli 1 ; Hughes, Ashleigh 1
Base Running:
SB: Hughes, Ashleigh 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
4
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
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