Wildcats Fan 15 to Beat Bulldogs, 9-1

Friday, April 12

Tucson, Ariz.

6:00 PM

University of Arizona

19-13

Louisiana Tech

26-10

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Louisiana Tech	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	1
Arizona	2	0	1	1	4	0	0	1	X	9	12	0

Photo by: Marison Bilagody / Arizona Athletics

04/12/2024 | Baseball

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By: Arizona Athletics

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats (19-13) picked up their ninth consecutive win on Friday night at Hi Corbett Field, a dominant 9-1 victory over Louisiana Tech (26-10).

Arizona's pitching staff combined to allow just one run on three hits while striking out 15, while the offense pounded out 12 hits and drew four walks to push across nine runs.

Wildcat starter Jackson Kent continued his dominant season, posting his sixth quality start in nine attempts. The left-hander struck out nine and allowed just one run on three hits, earning the win to move to 3-1 on the year and lowering his ERA to 2.60.

Right-handed relievers Dawson Netz and Anthony Susac were equally impressive, striking out all six batters they faced over the final two innings.

Arizona was led offensively by catcher Adonys Guzman, who drove in three runs on three hits, and center fielder Brendan Summerhill, who scored three runs and clubbed three extra-base hits.

The Wildcats jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and never surrendered the lead. The Bulldogs scored once in the top of the second to cut into Arizona's lead, but were out-scored 7-0 over the remainder of the game.

Arizona WildBATS

CF Brendan Summerhill: 3-for-5, 3 R, 2 2B, 1 3B, RBI
C Adonys Guzman: 3-for-5, 3 RBI
DH Maddox Mihalakis: 1-for-3, 2 RBI, BB
RF Emlio Corona: 1-for-2, 2 R, 3B, BB
3B Richie Morales: 1-for-4, R, BB

Bullpen Bullies

RHP Dawson Netz: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
RHP Anthony Susac: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K

Numbers of the Night

Entering Friday's game, Louisiana Tech's 3-hole and 4-hole hitters had combined for nine strikeouts in 250 at-bats. They combined to strike out five times on Friday.
Arizona's 15 strikeouts were their second most this season, behind the 16 tallied against USC on March 8.
The Wildcats pitching staff retired the final 17 batters they faced.

Photo of the Night

Social Media Coverage

This pitching staff...

3 hits, 1 run, 1 walk, and 15 strikeouts tonight ???? pic.twitter.com/AsjMq1Cgr0
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 13, 2024

3? hit, 3? RBI night for @AdonysGuzman3! ?? pic.twitter.com/j56Vctg5pN
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 13, 2024

Stop us if you've heard this eight times before, but Jackson Kent delivered a ??

His line: 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 9 K ?? pic.twitter.com/zq1vFOdjyE
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 13, 2024

Not to be lost in all the runs... @jaxonkent22 is doing Jackson Kent things. Ties his career-high with 9? strikeouts! pic.twitter.com/We2u83pevi
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 13, 2024

Climb the ?? @masonwhite24! pic.twitter.com/AZMIiHy1np
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 13, 2024

Another one! @MaddoxMihalakis keeps the hit train rolling! Cats by 6? in the 5th pic.twitter.com/u2qIPY5NmM
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 13, 2024

Bats are alive at Hi C tonight! @AdonysGuzman3 drives in Summerhill two pitches later! ?? pic.twitter.com/wMl228K6Ba
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 13, 2024

WHAT. A. PLAY!! @splaine_tommy flashing the leather over at first! pic.twitter.com/uq5QZ5kRPj
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 13, 2024

.@jaxonkent22 got 'em looking for his 6th strikeout of the night! ?? Strands a pair in the 3rd pic.twitter.com/j5cS88kDuC
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 13, 2024

2-0 Cats! Summerhill smokes a two-out triple to right center and @AdonysGuzman3 promptly drives him in ?? pic.twitter.com/XUMTycCDNh
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 13, 2024

Arizona Wilddogs ?? pic.twitter.com/s7aH1zcMMZ
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 13, 2024

Next Up

Arizona goes for their third consecutive series victory when they take on Louisiana Tech in game two on Saturday night. First pitch is set for 6:00 p.m. MST.