TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats (27-13, 12-8) rallies fell short as the Arizona State Sun Devils (20-20, 9-8) took an 8-5 game two victory to even the series on Saturday night.
Right fielder
Tanner O'Tremba led the Wildcats on offense, putting together a 4-for-5 performance that included two runs, a double, and a solo home run in the eighth inning. His four-hit performance put him in the team lead with a .373 batting average.
Starting pitcher
Chandler Murphy (1-2) took the loss, allowing four runs on six hits across three innings of work.
Right-hander
Jonathan Guardado finished the game for Arizona with two scoreless frames. He did not allow a hit and struck out two to keep the Wildcats in striking distance.
Arizona WildBATS
- RF Tanner O'Tremba: 4-for-5, 2 R, 2B, HR, RBI
- 2B Garen Caulfield: 2-for-4, R, 3B, RBI
- DH Cameron LaLiberte: 2-for-4, R, 2B
- LF Chase Davis: 1-for-4, R, 2B, RBI, BB
- 1B Tommy Splaine: 2-for-4
Bullpen Bullies
Number of the Night
- Saturday night's attendance of 6,617 was the 4th largest crowd since the Wildcats moved to Hi Corbett Field in 2012.
Photo of the Night
Tweets of the Night
Up Next
Arizona and Arizona State square off in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is slated for 12:00 p.m. MST. tickets are available for purchase
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