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
Number of the Day
- Outfielder Tyler Casagrande has already set career-high marks in runs (20), hits (26), doubles (6), and RBI (15).
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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 visitingÂ
ArizonaWildcats.com/BSB or by calling 520-621-CATS.
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