SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A six-run third inning downed the Arizona Wildcats (24-12, 11-7) in their series finale against the Utah Utes (20-14-1, 7-8) on Saturday morning. The 11-4 victory for the hosts handed Utah the series win.
Shortstop and leadoff hitter
Nik McClaughry led the offense with a 4-for-5, two RBI performance at the plate. He also contributed on defense, flashing the leather for a smooth 6-4-3 double play in bottom of the sixth.
Designated hitter
Tanner O'Tremba swatted a solo home run in the third inning, giving him a home run in each of his last two games and five on the year.
Arizona WildBATS
- SS Nik McClaughry: 4-for-5, R, 2B, 2 RBI
- DH Tanner O'Tremba: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI, BB
- 3B Jack Grant: 1-for-1, 3 BB
- 1B Tommy Splaine: 0-for-2, R, 2 BB
Bullpen Bullies
Number of the Day
- With a run in the top of the first inning, Arizona wasted no time in extending their scoring streak to 208 games. It's the longest active scoring streak in the Power Five.
Tweets of the Day
Up Next
The Wildcats head to Omaha, Nebraska for a two-game series against the Creighton Bluejays on Monday and Tuesday. Both games will be played at Charles Schwab Field Omaha, the home of the College World Series.
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