Wildcats Collect Eleventh Straight Win, Sweep Bulldogs

Sunday, April 14

Tucson, Ariz.

10:00 AM

University of Arizona

21-13

Louisiana Tech

26-12

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

Photo by: Catherine Regan / Arizona Athletics

Wildcats Collect Eleventh Straight Win, Sweep Bulldogs

04/14/2024 | Baseball

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By: Arizona Athletics

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats (21-13) rolled to their eleventh straight win on Sunday morning at Hi Corbett Field, a 5-2 victory over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (26-12) that completed a series sweep.

Starting pitcher Cam Walty (6-1) earned his sixth win of the season in dominant fashion, allowing just two unearned runs on four hits across 7.0 innings. The right-hander didn't issue a walk and matched his season-high with eight strikeouts.

The Wildcats bullpen took over in the eighth and slammed the door shut on the Bulldogs. Left-hander Eric Orloff and right-hander Tony Pluta combined to scatted just one hit; Orloff fanned two Louisiana Tech batters and Pluta earned his second save of the year.

Right fielder Emilio Corona broke open the scoring early with a first inning RBI single, his first of two on the day. The Wildcats dropped three runs in the third inning and one more in the fifth to round out their offensive efforts. Louisiana Tech got two runs on a home run in the top of the sixth but couldn't manage any more, creating the final margin of 5-2.

Arizona has now won 11 straight games, improving their record from 10-13 all the way to 21-13. The Wildcats have also collected three consecutive weekend series sweeps, taking down UCLA, California, and Louisiana Tech in order.

Arizona WildBATS

RF Emilio Corona: 2-for-4, R, 2 RBI
CF Brendan Summerhill: 1-for-3, R, 3B, RBI, BB
1B Andrew Cain: 2-for-4, RBI
DH Maddox Mihalakis: 1-for-2, BB
SS Mason White: 0-for-2, R, 3 BB

Bullpen Bullies

LHP Eric Orloff: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
RHP Tony Pluta: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, Save (2)

Number of the Day

Arizona's 11-game win streak is the program's longest single-season win streak since the 2012 National Championship team won the final 11 games of their season.

Photo of the Day

Social Media Coverage

???????????? straight! That's our longest single-season win streak in over a decade ?? pic.twitter.com/XMwgTM8FWZ
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 14, 2024

Spectacular work by @cameron_walty today! ??

His line: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K ?? pic.twitter.com/JOyT0w6n23
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 14, 2024

Flawless execution of the corners play! Cats steal a run in the 5th! ??????? pic.twitter.com/rzyLIQnM0i
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 14, 2024

.@cameron_walty painting a masterpiece today ?? Up to 7 K on the day! pic.twitter.com/mUltLkUzUV
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 14, 2024

All aboard the Cain Train ?? @AndrewCain_19 plates our fourth! pic.twitter.com/PSL0mz8ZxZ
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 14, 2024

Two ABs, two RBI knocks for @emiliocorona0! Cats lead this one 3-0 ?? pic.twitter.com/oaiT9inxPa
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 14, 2024

Absolutely pieced by @BrendanSummerh1! Juuuuuust misses a home run, settles for an RBI triple instead ??????? pic.twitter.com/9YPx4VjWVI
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 14, 2024

Emooooo! @emiliocorona0 gets the scoring started in the 1st! ?? pic.twitter.com/d0scwpjNIm
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 14, 2024

Bulldogs get a one-out double and @cameron_walty gets back-to-back strikeouts to strand 'em! ?? pic.twitter.com/xPh5DWvE5v
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 14, 2024

Next Up

The Wildcats make a quick day trip north for a midweek matchup against Grand Canyon on Tuesday, April 16. First pitch on ESPN+ and Wildcats Radio 1290 AM is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. MST.