White, Wildcats Walk Off Cougars for Series Sweep

Sunday, April 21

Tucson, Ariz.

12:00 PM

University of Arizona

24-14, 13-5

Washington State

18-20, 7-14

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	Runs R	Hits H	Errors E
Washington State	0	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	6	14	0
Arizona	2	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	11	0

Photo by: Ary Frank / Arizona Athletics

04/21/2024 | Baseball

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By: Arizona Athletics

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats (24-14, 13-5) flair for the dramatic returned on Sunday at Hi Corbett Field in the form of a 7-6 extra-innings walk-off victory over the Washington State Cougars (18-20, 7-14).

Sunday's hero was Mason White; the Tucson native collected his second walk-off hit of the season, a hard-hit single up the middle with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th inning. White also delivered the decisive blow in game three against UCLA three weeks ago.

Arizona's 11th-inning rally was sparked by first baseman Tommy Splaine, who was hit by a pitch to lead off the frame. Catcher Blake McDonald sacrificed Splaine to second before an intentional walk and a second hit batter loaded the bases with one out for White, setting up the walk-off heroics.

Starting pitcher Cam Walty worked 6.0 innings for the Wildcats and limited the Cougars to just three runs on six hits while striking out six. He did not factor into the decision.

Right-handers Dawson Netz and Tony Pluta worked the 10th and 11th innings for Arizona, respectively. The two combined to shut out Washington State while the defense rolled two double plays behind them. Pluta (1-0) earned his first career win on the back of his scoreless inning.

Arizona WildBATS

SS Mason White: 2-for-5, R, 2B, 2 RBI, BB
CF Brendan Summerhill: 3-for-4, R, 2 RBI, BB
LF Easton Breyfogle: 1-for-4, R, 2B, 2 RBI
DH Adonys Guzman: 0-for-3, R, RBI, 2 BB
C Blake McDonald: 1-for-3, R, 2B, BB

Bullpen Bullies

LHP Bradon Zastrow: 1.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 K
LHP Jaeden Swanberg: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R
RHP Dawson Netz: 1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 K
RHP Tony Pluta: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, Win (1-0)

Numbers of the Day

Arizona's walk-off secured their fourth straight three-game weekend sweep, the first time they have accomplished the feat since 1998.
The Wildcats have now collected six walk-off victories this season, all of which have come in the last 10 home games.
Arizona's program-record Pac-12 win streak was extended to 10 games on Sunday afternoon.
With three hits on Sunday, outfielder Brendan Summerhill extended his on-base streak to 32 games.

Photo of the Day

Social Media Coverage

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Sundays are for SWEEPS ?????? @masonwhite24 gives the Cats a 10th straight Pac-12 win!! pic.twitter.com/7XMfvWgVtA
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Cats turn their third double play in the last four innings to erase a leadoff single in the 11th! ?? pic.twitter.com/9rOWH5ccnE
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??? FIRE US UP, DAWS! @Dawson_Netz strands the go-ahead runner in the 10th ???? pic.twitter.com/HKTM4TbzBg
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.@BrendanSummerh1 to save a run! pic.twitter.com/HivmqYEiK6
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Nice leadoff single you've got there. Be a shame if something happened to it ?? pic.twitter.com/2WyXS9Dn2r
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Cats retake the lead! @Eastonbrey30 finds some green and plates a pair! ?? pic.twitter.com/oIxJmibWrd
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Cats strike first! @masonwhite24 with an absolute ?? to the gap in right center and Summerhill scores from first! ??????? pic.twitter.com/NTvObzMS0U
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Next Up

The Wildcats hit the road for a four-game road trip that begins on Wednesday, April 24 at New Mexico State. First pitch on ESPN+ is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. MST.