SEATTLE, Wash. — The No. 16 Arizona Wildcats (26-15, 14-6) dropped game two to the Washington Huskies (15-20-1, 7-13) on a final score of 4-3 on Saturday afternoon in Seattle.

Starting pitcher Clark Candiotti was strong, but got tagged with the loss after allowing four runs (just two earned) across five innings of work. The right-hander struck out six along the way.

The Wildcats bullpen was spectacular, allowing the Arizona hitters to stay alive in the late innings. Southpaw Eric Orloff (1.0 IP) and right-hander Dawson Netz (2.0 IP) combined to hold the Huskies scoreless on zero hits down the final stretch.

Four Arizona hitters picked up multiple hits in the game, led by a 3-for-3 performance from third baseman Maddox Mihalakis. The Wildcats managed to get the tying run in scoring position in the top of the ninth inning but could not complete the rally.

Arizona WildBATS

• 3B Maddox Mihalakis: 3-for-3, R, BB
• DH Andrew Cain: 2-for-4, RBI
• RF Emilio Corona: 2-for-4, R
• SS Mason White: 2-for-5

Bullpen Bullies

• LHP Eric Orloff: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R
• RHP Dawson Netz: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K

Number of the Day

• With three hits on Saturday afternoon, Mihalakis now has multiple hits in four of his last 6 games.

Photo of the Day

Next Up

Arizona and Washington face off in the series rubber match on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. MST.