Wildcats Rout Huskies in Rubber Match, 13-1

Saturday, April 8

Tucson, Ariz.

12:00 PM

University of Arizona

16-13, 5-10

Washington

19-10, 6-6

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Washington	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	6	2
Arizona	0	2	0	0	0	2	2	7	X	13	17	0

Photo by: Marison Bilagody / Arizona Athletics

04/08/2023 | Baseball

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By: Arizona Athletics

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats (16-13, 5-10) put together a complete effort to trounce the Washington Huskies (19-10, 6-6) to the tune of a 13-1 final score on Saturday afternoon, winning the series in the process.

Designated hitter Emilio Corona drove in five runs on a 2-for-4 performance to lead the offense. His two-run home run in the second inning put the Wildcats in front and gave them a lead they would never surrender.

Right fielder Tyler Casagrande collected a career-high four hits and four runs, while shortstop Nik McClaughry and Kiko Romero both drove in multiple runs. Overall the Arizona offense collected 13 runs on 17 hits and nine walks.

Starting pitcher Aiden May (3-2) was dominant, allowing just one run on five hits over five innings of work. The right-hander struck out five and issued only one walk en route to earning his third win of the year.

The Wildcats bullpen was lights out in relief, combining to limit the Huskies to just one hit over the final four innings. Left-hander Eric Orloff contributed two hitless innings and right-hander Chris Barraza fanned three in the ninth inning.

Arizona WildBATS

DH Emilio Corona: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2B, HR, 5 RBI
RF Tyler Casagrande: 4-for-5, 4 R, RBI
SS Nik McClaughry: 2-for-5, R, 3B, 2 RBI
2B Mason White: 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 BB
C Cameron LaLiberte: 2-for-5, R, 2B, BB
LF Chase Davis: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI, BB
1B Kiko Romero: 1-for-5, 2 RBI, BB

Bullpen Bullies

LHP Eric Orloff: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R
RHP Dawson Netz: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R
RHP Chris Barraza: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 K

Number of the Day

Outfielder Tyler Casagrande has already set career-high marks in runs (20), hits (26), doubles (6), and RBI (15).

Photo of the Day

Social Media Coverage

FINAL: Emilio Corona 5, Washington 1 ?? pic.twitter.com/kGPLWEJvOU
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 8, 2023

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— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 8, 2023

Kiko coming in klutch!! ?? Cats extend their lead in the 6th! #BearDown

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— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 8, 2023

Fantastic effort from @AidenMay_24 this afternoon! ?? #BearDown

Final line: 5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 5 K ?? pic.twitter.com/CytXq75Ci3
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— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 8, 2023

4th K of the afternoon from @AidenMay_24 strands two more Huskies! ?? #BearDown

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— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 8, 2023

????????????: @NikMcclaughry remains Very Good™? at defense ?? #BearDown

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Next Up

Arizona hosts New Mexico State on Tuesday, April 11 to wrap up their eight-game homestand; first pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. MST. Tickets are available for purchase and can be secured by visiting ArizonaWildcats.com/BSB or by calling 520-621-CATS.