University of Arizona
8-4
Pepperdine
3-11
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Arizona | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | X | 7 | 12 | 0 |
Arizona Opens Pepperdine Series with 7-2 Win
03/06/2025 | Baseball
Starting pitcher Michael Hilker Jr. worked three scoreless, one-hit innings while striking out one. He faced just one batter over the minimum but did not factor into the decision in what amounted to a bullpen day for the Wildcats.
Representing the bullpen were five relief arms, four of which posted scoreless outings. Southpaws Eric Orloff (1.0 IP) and Mason Russell (1.0 IP), along with right-handers Carson Johnson (2.0 IP) and Garrett Hicks (1.0 IP), combined to allow just two hits while issuing zero walks and striking out three. Johnson (2-0) earned his second win of the season after retiring six straight batters on just 14 pitches.
Right fielder Brendan Summerhill paced the offense and fell a double shy of the cycle while driving in three runs. His solo home run in the seventh inning was his second long ball of the season.
Arizona WildBATS
- RF Brendan Summerhill: 3-for-5, 2 R, 3B, HR, 3 RBI
- CF Aaron Walton: 3-for-4, 2 R, 2 2B, BB
- C Adonys Guzman: 3-for-4, R, 2B
Bullpen Bullies
- RHP Carson Johnson: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, Win (2-0)
- LHP Eric Orloff: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
- LHP Mason Russell: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB
- RHP Garrett Hicks: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Number of the Night
- The Wildcats three strikeouts on offense was tied for their fewest in the last six seasons.
Photo of the Night
Social Media Coverage
Thumper Thursday ?? pic.twitter.com/q37NMEt2AK
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 7, 2025
Return to sender at 1?0?1? MPH for a @gcaulfield_3 RBI ??
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 7, 2025
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Third piece of the cycle for Thrill ??
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 7, 2025
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Summerhill to the wall! Two score ???????
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 7, 2025
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#BaseballSky season ?? We are so back pic.twitter.com/HpXH3oIBXN
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 7, 2025
Behold, the ultra-rare two-run sac fly ?????
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) March 7, 2025
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Next Up
Arizona and Pepperdine continue their series with game two on Friday night. First pitch on ESPN+ is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. MST.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Johnson, Carson (2-0)
L: Cole, Jordan (0-1)
Batting:
2B: Rubin, Justin 1 ; Sepulveda, Esteban 1 ; Conley, Cam 1
3B: Upstill, Nick 1
RBI: Upstill, Nick 1 ; Conley, Cam 1
SF: Conley, Cam 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Sepulveda, Esteban 1 ; Upstill, Nick 1
Batting:
2B: Walton, Aaron 2 ; Guzman, Adonys 1
3B: Summerhill, Brendan 1
HR: Summerhill, Brendan 1
RBI: Summerhill, Brendan 3 ; White, Mason 2 ; Caulfield, Garen 1
SF: White, Mason 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Summerhill, Brendan 2 ; Walton, Aaron 2 ; Guzman, Adonys 1 ; Cain, Andrew 1 ; Breyfogle, Easton 1
SB: Walton, Aaron 1
