TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats (14-10, 3-7) dropped their series opener to the Oregon Ducks (16-7, 4-3) on a final score of 15-3 on Friday night at Hi Corbett Field.

Catcher Cameron LaLiberte tallied a pair of hits to lead the Arizona offense, while shortstop Nik McClaughry and second baseman Garen Caulfield both drove in runs.

Freshman pitcher Casey Hintz worked the final inning of the game and posted a scoreless frame while striking out one.

Arizona looks to even the series with Oregon on Saturday night.

Arizona WildBATS

• C Cameron LaLiberte: 2-for-4, R, 2B
• 3B Mason White: 1-for-3, R
• 2B Garen Caulfield: 1-for-3, RBI, BB

Bullpen Bullies

• RHP George Arias Jr.: 2.0 IP, 2H, 1 R, 1 K
• RHP Casey Hintz: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 K

Number of the Night

• Left fielder Chase Davis extended his on-base streak to 23 games, the longest on the team. Dating back to last year his on-base streak stands at 37 straight games.

Photo of the Night

Social Media Coverage

Okay, who let these dogs out?! ?? #BearDown pic.twitter.com/zZqG81dpxr

— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 1, 2023

Next Up

Arizona and Oregon return to the diamond at 6:00 p.m. MST on Saturday for game two. Tickets are available for purchase and can be secured by visiting ArizonaWildcats.com/BSB or by calling 520-621-CATS.