University of Arizona
32-16, 13-9
USC
23-20, 7-15
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| USC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | X | 6 | 7 | 1 |
Arizona Drops Opener to USC, 6-1
05/06/2022 | Baseball
Arizona starting pitcher TJ Nichols turned in a strong performance, striking out nine over six innings of work while allowing four runs on six hits. He took the loss, moving to 5-3 on the year.
The Wildcats got on the board for the first and only time in the sixth inning. Left fielder Chase Davis led off the frame with a hustle double to right, moved to third on a sacrifice bunt, and came home on a sac fly from third baseman Tony Bullard.
Left-hander Javyn Pimental tossed a scoreless, hitless inning out of the Wildcats bullpen and picked up a strikeout along the way.
Right fielder Tanner O'Tremba and first baseman Tommy Splaine both made highlight catches on defense and the Wildcats posted an error-free performance.
Arizona WildBATS
- LF Chase Davis: 2-for-4, R, 2B
- 3B Tony Bullard: 1-for-3, RBI
Bullpen Bullies
- LHP Javyn Pimental: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Number of the Night
- Nichols' nine strikeouts tied his season high. He also fanned nine in his second start of the year versus Milwaukee.
Social Media Coverage
?? and over for @splaine_tommy! What an effort to end the frame! #SCTop10
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 7, 2022
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OT! What a catch! Robs the Trojans of a hit in the 1st ?? #BearDown
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 7, 2022
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???????? strikeout from TJ to strand 'em loaded in the 5th! ?? #BearDown
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 7, 2022
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Up Next
The Wildcats and Trojans square off in game two on Saturday afternoon at Dedeaux Field. First pitch is set for 2:00 p.m. MST.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Agassi, Jaden (3-1)
L: Nichols, TJ (5-3)
S: Wisch, Kyle (1)
Batting:
2B: Davis, Chase 1
RBI: Bullard, Tony 1
SH: Bingham, Mac 1
SF: Bullard, Tony 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Davis, Chase 1
HBP: McClaughry, Nik 1
Batting:
2B: Smith, D'Andre 1
HR: Smith, D'Andre 1 ; Lopez, Nick 1
RBI: Thomas, Rhylan 1 ; Smith, D'Andre 2 ; Lopez, Nick 3
SH: Colon-Rosado, Adrian 1 ; Olmstead, Johnny 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Thomas, Rhylan 1 ; Smith, D'Andre 2 ; Turner, Tyresse 1 ; Lopez, Nick 1 ; Lozano, Tyler 1
HBP: Thomas, Rhylan 1
