University of Arizona
10-3, 1-0
California
8-4, 0-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Arizona | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | X | 13 | 13 | 0 |
Arizona Routs California, 13-2, to Open Pac-12 Play
03/10/2023 | Baseball
Infielders Kiko Romero and Garen Caulfield combined to drive in 10 of the Wildcats 13 runs on a pair of monumental performances at the plate. Romero picked up a triple, two home runs, five runs scored, and six RBI to lead the charge; he now has four home runs in his last four games. Caulfield also swatted a home run and drove in two more on a fifth-inning double.
Starting pitcher TJ Nichols was electric for Arizona, going 6.2 innings and tying his career-high with nine strikeouts to earn the win and improve to 3-0 on the year.
Right-hander Dawson Netz and southpaw Eric Orloff worked the remainder and held California off the scoreboard. Orloff tossed two scoreless innings while striking out three and surrendering just two hits.
Arizona WildBATS
- 1B Kiko Romero: 4-for-4, 5 R, 3B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, BB
- 2B Garen Caulfield: 2-for-5, R, 2B, HR, 4 RBI
- C Cameron LaLiberte: 2-for-5, 2B, RBI
- SS Nik McClaughry: 1-for-3, 3 R, 2B, BB, HBP
- LF Chase Davis: 1-for-4, 2 R, RBI, BB
Bullpen Bullies
- RHP Dawson Netz: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R
- LHP Eric Orloff: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
Number of the Night
- First baseman Kiko Romero scored five runs on Friday night, marking the first five-run game by a Wildcat since Kobe Kato on March 4, 2021 vs. Oklahoma.
Photo of the Night
Social Media Coverage
Not to get lost in the offense tonight... an absolute ?? from TJ Nichols to improve to 3-0! #BearDown
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 11, 2023
His line: 6.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 9 K ?? pic.twitter.com/BFlgxZLE0R
Hit Some Balls Hard Today pic.twitter.com/AgINunRrlf
— Arizona Baseball Analytics (@AZStatCats) March 11, 2023
Make it a baker's dozen for the Cats! ?? #BearDown
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 11, 2023
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Make that 6? RBI on the night for @KikoRomero_2! The man is unstoppable, folks! #BearDown
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 11, 2023
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HAVE. A. GAME!! Two-run triple from @KikoRomero_2, who is up to 4? RBI on the night ?? #BearDown
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 11, 2023
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A pitcher's best friend ?? #BearDown pic.twitter.com/D0hU1Zuydb
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 11, 2023
??? Let 'em know @Kenny_Lofton7! #BearDown pic.twitter.com/yfY39xdZlr
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 11, 2023
Moonshot alert ?? #BearDown
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 11, 2023
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Clark Crist and Kenny Lofton: Wildcats for life! ???? pic.twitter.com/9L3dkZ4UTv
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 11, 2023
That'll play ?? #BearDown
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 11, 2023
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Next Up
Arizona goes for the series win on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. MST. Tickets are available for purchase and can be secured by visiting ArizonaWildcats.com/BSB.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Nichols, TJ (3-0)
L: Chris Stamos (2-2)
Batting:
2B: Jag Burden 1
RBI: Jag Burden 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Tucker Bougie 1 ; Peyton Schulze 1
Batting:
2B: McClaughry, Nik 1 ; Caulfield, Garen 1 ; LaLiberte, Cameron 1
3B: Romero, Kiko 1
HR: Romero, Kiko 2 ; Caulfield, Garen 1
RBI: Davis, Chase 1 ; Romero, Kiko 6 ; Caulfield, Garen 4 ; LaLiberte, Cameron 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Bingham, Mac 1 ; McClaughry, Nik 3 ; Davis, Chase 2 ; Romero, Kiko 5 ; Caulfield, Garen 1 ; Bullard, Tony 1
CS: Casagrande, Tyler 1
HBP: McClaughry, Nik 1 ; White, Mason 1 ; Casagrande, Tyler 1
