University of Arizona
7-3
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Mississippi State
7-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| Mississippi State | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
Wildcats Claim Second Straight Ranked Win, Down Bulldogs 6-5
03/01/2025 | Baseball
Facing two runners on base and no outs in the bottom of the ninth and clinging to a one-run lead, the Wildcats turned to right-handed reliever Tony Pluta. His escape act sealed an Arizona victory and earned him his first save of the season.
Starting pitcher Owen Kramkowski (1-1) earned his first career win after working six gutsy innings. The tall right-hander pieced together a five-hit, four-run performance while striking out eight Bulldog batters.
Shortstop Mason White provided the majority of Arizona's offense, plating a pair on two-run home run into the Crawford Boxes in the first inning and driving in two more on a single though the left side in second inning.
The decisive run came via first baseman Tommy Splaine, who singled home designated hitter Andrew Cain following his leadoff double to open the sixth inning.
Arizona WildBATS
- SS Mason White: 2-for-5, R, HR, 4 RBI
- 1B Tommy Splaine: 1-for-3, R, RBI, BB
- DH Andrew Cain: 1-for-3, R, 2B
Bullpen Bullies
- RHP Tony Pluta: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, Save (1)
Number of the Day
- Saturday's victory was the Wildcats 19th win over a ranked team under head coach Chip Hale.
Photo of the Day
Social Media Coverage
Two on, no outs, one-run lead
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 2, 2025
Enter Tony Pluta ?? pic.twitter.com/uSSbvqPPAs
I want you to put the word out there that we back up ??? pic.twitter.com/hPFJFf1dMw
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 2, 2025
Big time K from @GarrettHicks20 to strand the tying run at second ?? pic.twitter.com/qckvAqnQQ4
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 1, 2025
Cain double ?? Splaine single
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 1, 2025
Cats lead is back to three ?? pic.twitter.com/rUXkjH3pnu
4-6-3
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 1, 2025
Textbook ????? pic.twitter.com/0cbPQLivm8
bang that helmet, Mase ?? pic.twitter.com/5eehQCjJs7
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 1, 2025
.@masonwhite24 goes the other way and drives in a couple more! ????? pic.twitter.com/WPlqzX5znl
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 1, 2025
Oppo ?? off 97 MPH heat ?? pic.twitter.com/0D0XnqyCDW
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 1, 2025
Next Up
Arizona and No. 3 Tennessee square off on the final day of the Astros Foundation College Classic tomorrow. First pitch is set for 9:05 a.m. MST.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Kramkowski, Owen (1-1)
L: Ligon, Karson (1-1)
S: Pluta, Tony (1)
Batting:
2B: Cain, Andrew 1
HR: White, Mason 1
RBI: Walton, Aaron 1 ; White, Mason 4 ; Splaine, Tommy 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Summerhill, Brendan 1 ; Walton, Aaron 1 ; White, Mason 1 ; Cain, Andrew 1 ; Splaine, Tommy 1 ; Breyfogle, Easton 1
HBP: Walton, Aaron 2 ; Cain, Andrew 1
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Batting:
2B: Chance, Bryce 1 ; Reese, Ace 1 ; Downs, Aaron 1
HR: Reese, Ace 2
RBI: Frei, Gehrig 1 ; Reese, Ace 3 ; Highfill, Ross 1
SH: Cupp, Dylan 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Chance, Bryce 1 ; Reese, Ace 2 ; Downs, Aaron 1 ; Highfill, Ross 1
SB: Frei, Gehrig 1 ; Highfill, Ross 1
HBP: Stallman, Reed 1 ; Cupp, Dylan 1
