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#24 Wildcats Host Aggies at Hi Corbett Field

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TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats (22-9), fresh off a series victory over their in-state rivals, return home to Hi Corbett Field to host a midweek non-conference game against the New Mexico State Aggies (17-15) this Tuesday night.

Tuesday's game will be available to watch on ESPN+ and broadcast live on Wildcats Radio 1290 AM, with both options featuring play-by-play from Brian Jeffries.

Arizona boasts an impressive 15-2 record at home this season and while inside the friendly confines of Hi Corbett Field the Wildcats have swatted 15 of their NCAA-leading 20 triples.

More information on Tuesday's game can be found below.
 
Date Opponent Time (MST) Arizona Pitcher Opponent Pitcher
Tuesday, April 8 New Mexico State 6:00 PM LHP Jack Berg (0-0, 22.50) RHP Jake Carvajal (1-2, 7.71)

Leading Off...

  • The Arizona Wildcats return home for a five-game homestand that begins with a midweek non-conference matchup against the New Mexico State Aggies on Tuesday.
  • Tuesday's game will be available to subscribers on ESPN+ and broadcast live on Wildcats Radio 1290 AM, with both options featuring play-by-play from Brian Jeffries.
  • Arizona and New Mexico State have faced off 70 times previously, with games dating back to 1917 and the Wildcats holding a 61-9 edge in the all-time series.
  • The Wildcats and Aggies split a two-game season series last year, with NMSU winning the first game in Tucson, 12-9, in March and Arizona winning the second game in Las Cruces, 12-2, on a run-rule finish in April.
  • Mason White currently ranks tied for sixth in program history with 34 career home runs. He is tied with David Shermet (1985-88) and sits just one home run shy of a tie for fifth. Of his 34 career home runs, 26 have been hit away from Hi Corbett Field at road/neutral venues.
  • The Wildcats currently lead all Division I programs with 20 triples, six of which have been hit by the middle infield duo of Mason White (3) and Garen Caulfield (3).
  • Arizona's defense has excelled at turning double plays this season and is currently ranked tied for 16th in the nation with 29 twin killings. The current Big 12 leader is TCU, with 30 double plays.
  • RHP Casey Hintz has improbably tallied six wins in just nine relief appearances this season. His six wins are tied for the fourth most in Division I this season.

 
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