TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats (10-3) used an eight-run seventh inning to rally past the New Mexico Lobos (4-8) to a 12-5 victory on Tuesday night, wrapping up their initial portion of non-conference play.
The Cats found themselves down two runs entering the seventh after having previously rallied to tie the game at 3-3 two innings prior. Third baseman
Jack Grant opened the inning with a leadoff single and ultimately capped the scoring nine at-bats later with a three-run home run, the first of his career.
Catcher
Daniel Susac opened the scoring in the seventh with a three-run go-ahead home run, his first of the year. Also represented in Arizona's rally was second baseman
Garen Caulfield, who delivered a clutch two-run single to center field to provide some breathing room for the Wildcats.
Arizona starting pitcher
Anthony Susac worked 5.1 innings on 78 pitches and struck out a career-high eight batters. He did not issue any walks and allowed four earned runs but did not factor into the decision.
The Wildcats bullpen was lights out in relief of Susac, working 3.2 hitless innings while allowing just one walk. Southpaw
Javyn Pimental (1-0) earned the win, the first of his career.
Arizona WildBATS
- C Daniel Susac: 2-for-4, R, HR, 4 RBI
- SS Nik McClaughry: 4-for-4, 3 R, 3B, RBI, BB
- 3B Jack Grant: 3-for-4, 3 R, HR, 3 RBI
- RF Tanner O'Tremba: 2-for-2, R, RBI, BB
- 2B Garen Caulfield: 1-for-5, R, 2 RBI
Bullpen Bullies
Numbers of the Night
- The Arizona pitching staff issued just one walk, tying their season low. Meanwhile, the Wildcats offense drew more walks than strikeouts for just the second time this year.
Photo of the Night
Tweets of the Night
Up Next
Arizona opens Pac-12 conference play with a three-game road series at California. Game one on Friday against the Golden Bears is set for a first pitch of 6:05 p.m. MST.
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