Wildcats Fall in Extras to Antelopes, 4-3

Tuesday, May 2

Phoenix, Ariz.

6:30 PM

University of Arizona

23-19

Grand Canyon

27-19

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Arizona	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	3	7	0
Grand Canyon	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	10	0

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05/02/2023 | Baseball

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PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats (23-19) fought for 12 innings but ultimately fell on a final score of 4-3 to the Grand Canyon Antelopes (27-19) on Tuesday night at GCU Ballpark.

Third baseman Tony Bullard sent the game to extras with his seventh home run of the season, a solo shot that led off the top of the ninth inning and knotted the game at 3-3.

Center fielder Mac Bingham (2-for-4) and shortstop Nik McClaughry (2-for-6) led the Wildcats offensive efforts with a pair of hits apiece. First baseman Kiko Romero also earned his way on base three times via a hit and two walks.

The Wildcats bullpen was spectacular, at one point stringing together 8.1 scoreless innings. Freshman right-hander Casey Hintz (2.1 IP) and fellow righty TJ Nichols (2.0 IP) both contributed multiple scoreless, hitless innings to the effort.

Starting pitcher Jackson Kent did not factor into the decision after striking out a pair over 3.1 innings of work.

Arizona WildBATS

3B Tony Bullard: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI, 2 BB
CF Mac Bingham: 2-for-4, R, 2 BB
SS Nik McClaughry: 2-for-6, 2B
1B Kiko Romero: 1-for-4, 2 BB

Bullpen Bullies

RHP Casey Hintz: 2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K
LHP Eric Orloff: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K
RHP Dawson Netz: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K
RHP TJ Nichols: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K
RHP Trevor Long: 2.2 IP, 3 K

Numbers of the Night

Chase Davis extended his team-best on-base streak to 41 games on Tuesday night.
Bullard's ninth inning home run was his seventh of the season, tying his career high set in 2021.

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Social Media Coverage

What a catch by the freshman! @masonwhite24 with a remarkable effort ?? #BearDown

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— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 3, 2023

Absolutely ?? Approximate Exit Velo: Fast

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— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 3, 2023

Got 'em chasing ?? @caseyhintz04 enters in the 4th and strands a pair! #BearDown

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CD checks in with a knock! Bingham scores from third, Cats within one #BearDown

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Next Up

The Wildcats return home for a three-game non-conference series against Air Force beginning on Friday, May 5. Tickets are available for purchase and can be secured by visiting ArizonaWildcats.com/BSB or by calling 520-621-CATS.