TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona took down Oregon State, 6-3, on Saturday night to improve to 26-22 (4-16 Pac-12). The Cats rallied to break a 3-3 tie in the fifth to win their first conference game since March.
 
The Cats scored six runs on nine hits and Dakota Kennedy hit her eighth home run of the season – a two-run shot to right field. Logan Cole recorded her first multi-hit game with two singles.  
 
Arizona struck first with one run in the first inning on an RBI single from Olivia DiNardo. Oregon State took the lead with two runs in the second on an RBI double and a sacrifice fly.
 
In the third, Arizona scored two on Kennedy's home run to take a 3-2 lead. The Beavers tied the game in the fourth on a solo home run.
 
Arizona rallied in the fifth inning to take a 6-3 lead. With the bases load for Blaise Biringer, the junior knocked a two-RBI single to right field to break the tie. Cole brought in Arizona's sixth run on an RBI single.  
 
Devyn Netz earned the win to improve to 13-14 after pitching 5.0 innings in relief. She allowed only one run – the solo homer – and three hits. Ali Blanchard started the game and gave up two runs in 2.0 IP.
 
Up Next:
Arizona will face the Beavers in a rubber match on Sunday, April 30 at 12 p.m. MST.