University of Arizona
9-10
Grand Canyon
11-9
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 2 |
| Arizona | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 6 | 12 | 0 |
Arizona Collects 6-4 Victory Over Grand Canyon
03/19/2024 | Baseball
Arizona scored four in the first inning after hitting for the cycle as a team. Mason White's two-run triple opened the scoring and Tommy Splaine followed three batters later with a two-run home run to left field.
The Wildcats tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the fourth after Grand Canyon responded with one run in each of the second and fourth. Richie Morales drove in a run with an opposite field single and a GCU fielding error brought in Arizona's sixth and final run.
The Antelopes pushed across singular runs in the sixth and eighth innings but the Wildcats bullpen held on for the win. Right-handers Kyler Heyne (1-0) and Casey Hintz both notched scoreless relief efforts, with the former picking up his first win of the year and the latter slamming the door shut in the ninth for his second save.
Starting pitcher Anthony Susac was strong, limiting the Lopes to one run over 2.2 innings while striking out a pair; he did not factor into the decision.
Arizona WildBATS
- 3B Richie Morales: 3-for-5, 2 R, 2B, RBI
- 1B Tommy Splaine: 1-for-4, R, HR, 2 RBI
- 2B Garen Caulfield: 3-for-5, R, 2B
- SS Mason White: 1-for-3, R, 3B, 2 RBI, BB
- LF Easton Breyfogle: 2-for-4
- CF Brendan Summerhill: 1-for-4, R, 3B
Bullpen Bullies
- RHP Kyler Heyne: 1.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 K, Win (1-0)
- RHP Casey Hintz: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K, Save (2)
Number of the Night
- The 13 strikeouts collected by Arizona pitchers on Tuesday night were their second most in a game this year (first: 16, at USC Mar. 8).
Photo of the Night
Social Media Coverage
Bounce off the bag? One-handed bobble? Just another day at the office for @splaine_tommy ??
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 20, 2024
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Summerhill gapper for a one-out triple and @richiemorales05 promptly drives him in! ?? Cats get the run right back
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 20, 2024
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Put 'em to sleep, Z! ?? Bases-loaded strikeout ends the threat!
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 20, 2024
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Big fly for Tommy Smokes you love to see it ?? pic.twitter.com/fCA6qnS6Ih
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 20, 2024
Cats strike first! @masonwhite24 finds the alley for a two-run triple ???????
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 20, 2024
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Viva Los Gatos! Tonight is our first of two Latin Nights at the ballpark featuring a soundtrack of all-Latin walk-up songs ?? pic.twitter.com/OBCHjBCLIL
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 19, 2024
Next Up
Arizona treks north to Eugene for a three-game series against the Oregon Ducks. Game one is set for Friday, March 22 at 5:05 p.m. MST. All three games will be available to watch via free live stream.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Heyne, Kyler (1-0)
L: Smith, Ben (0-2)
S: Hintz, Casey (2)
Batting:
3B: Yorke, Zach 1
RBI: Crenshaw, Dustin 1 ; Yorke, Zach 2 ; Wilson, Tyler 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Crenshaw, Dustin 2 ; Buries, Elijah 1 ; Diaz, Michael 1
HBP: Pelc, Eddy 1
Batting:
2B: Morales, Richie 1 ; Caulfield, Garen 1
3B: White, Mason 1 ; Summerhill, Brendan 1
HR: Splaine, Tommy 1
RBI: Morales, Richie 1 ; White, Mason 2 ; Splaine, Tommy 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Morales, Richie 2 ; Caulfield, Garen 1 ; White, Mason 1 ; Splaine, Tommy 1 ; Summerhill, Brendan 1
SB: Breyfogle, Easton 1
