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Wildcats, Red Raiders Split Saturday Doubleheader
04/26/2025 | Baseball
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Arizona Wildcats (30-13, 13-7) and Texas Tech Red Raiders (14-24, 9-11) split a doubleheader at Rip Griffin Park on Saturday. Texas Tech won the opener, 12-3, before Arizona rebounded for a gutsy 2-1 win in the nightcap.
Game two starting pitcher Owen Kramkowski was dominant for the Wildcats, posting his best road performance of the season. The tall righty worked seven innings and allowed just one run on a solo homer in the bottom of the second inning. Kramkowski earned the win to improve to 7-3 on the year.
Wildcats closer Tony Pluta wrapped up the final two innings of game two and held the Red Raiders scoreless on just one hit while striking out two en route to earning his ninth save.
Arizona's runs in game two came on a solo home run from center fielder Aaron Walton and an RBI single from second baseman Garen Caulfield, both of which game in the top of the sixth.
Game one designated hitter Brendan Summerhill drove in a pair of runs with a double down the line in the top of the third inning.
Game two starting pitcher Owen Kramkowski was dominant for the Wildcats, posting his best road performance of the season. The tall righty worked seven innings and allowed just one run on a solo homer in the bottom of the second inning. Kramkowski earned the win to improve to 7-3 on the year.
Wildcats closer Tony Pluta wrapped up the final two innings of game two and held the Red Raiders scoreless on just one hit while striking out two en route to earning his ninth save.
Arizona's runs in game two came on a solo home run from center fielder Aaron Walton and an RBI single from second baseman Garen Caulfield, both of which game in the top of the sixth.
Game one designated hitter Brendan Summerhill drove in a pair of runs with a double down the line in the top of the third inning.
Arizona WildBATS
- CF Aaron Walton GM1: 2-for-3, RBI
- DH Brendan Summerhill GM1: 1-for-3, R, 2B, 2 RBI
- 1B Tommy Splaine GM1: 1-for-3, R, BB
- CF Aaron Walton GM2: 1-for-4, R, HR, RBI
- 2B Garen Caulfield GM2: 1-for-4, RBI
- 3B Maddox Mihalakis GM2: 2-for-4, R
Bullpen Bullies
- RHP Tony Pluta GM2: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, Save (9)
Number of the Day
- Saturday's game two victory gave Arizona their 30th win of the season. They have now won 30+ games in each of the last 10 full seasons and in 61 full seasons since 1950.
Photo of the Day
Social Media Coverage
YOU ?? just got Krammed! pic.twitter.com/ATnWSQ5NvP
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 27, 2025
Caulfield coming in clutch! ????? Cats in front pic.twitter.com/W1k1SV6aq6
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 26, 2025
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— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 26, 2025
Game. Changer. Thrill ties the game with one swing! ?? pic.twitter.com/lF8z2LfzQ2
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) April 26, 2025
Next Up
Arizona and Texas Tech face off in the series rubber match on Sunday morning. First pitch on ESNP+ is slated for 10:30 a.m. MST.Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Kramkowski, Owen (7-3)
L: Bourdreau, Tyler (1-3)
S: Pluta, Tony (9)

Batting:
HR: Walton, Aaron 1
RBI: Walton, Aaron 1 ; Caulfield, Garen 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Walton, Aaron 1 ; Mihalakis, Maddox 1
SB: Mihalakis, Maddox 1 ; Caulfield, Garen 1 ; Breyfogle, Easton 1 ; Geile, Gunner 1

Batting:
HR: Villeneuve, R. 1
RBI: Villeneuve, R. 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Villeneuve, R. 1
SB: Thompson, Kyler 1
CS: Hughes, Logan 1
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