University of Arizona
35-18, 17-12
Houston
29-23, 12-16
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 1 |
| Houston | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
Wildcats Rebound, Even Series at Houston with 14-6 Victory
05/16/2025 | Baseball
The Wildcats raced out to a 9-0 lead in the top of the second inning and never looked back; Arizona plated five more through the final seven innings and allowed six to create the final margin of 14-6.
Arizona's bats woke up in a big way, collecting 14 runs on 17 hits and five walks. Nine of the Cats 17 hits went for extra bases, including a pair of triples that extended their NCAA lead in the category.
Starting pitcher Raul Garayzar, making his first weekend start of the season, worked 4.2 innings and allowed just one run on four hits. He did not factor into the decision.
Matthew Martinez, Eric Orloff, and Garrett Hicks all worked scoreless outings from the Arizona bullpen. Martinez (3-0) picked up his third win of the year.
Friday's win sets up a Saturday rubber match that will be crucial for the Wildcats seeding in the Big 12 Championship next week in Arlington.
Arizona WildBATS
- 2B Garen Caulfield: 3-for-5, 2 R, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
- CF Aaron Walton: 4-for-6, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI
- LF Easton Breyfogle: 2-for-4, 2 R, 3B, HR, 3 RBI
- DH Andrew Cain: 1-for-3, 2 R, HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB
- 1B Tommy Splaine: 3-for-5, 2 R, 2B
- C Adonys Guzman: 1-for-5, R, RBI, BB
Bullpen Bullies
- RHP Matthew Martinez: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, Win (3-0)
- RHP Garrett Hicks: 1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
Numbers of the Day
- Arizona's 14 runs on Friday night were tied for their most in a Big 12 Conference game this season (also: March 15 vs. Cincinnati; W, 14-2).
- Orloff's appearance was the 87th of his career, moving him into a tie for fifth all-time at Arizona.
Photo of the Day
Social Media Coverage
Career extra-base hit No. 1?0?0? for @masonwhite24!
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 17, 2025
He is just the 5th player in Arizona history to collect 100+ XBH! pic.twitter.com/bXT3B4fx7r
Have yourself a night, Fogle! Juuuuuuust misses his second HR of the night and settles for a 2-run triple! ??????? pic.twitter.com/yhhpH7UQJb
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 17, 2025
??? RAUUUUUUUUL! Terrific debut in the weekend rotation ?? pic.twitter.com/traiMeC8IW
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 17, 2025
Garen says goodbye ??
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 17, 2025
Career-high 6? dingers for the senior! pic.twitter.com/TIM6TD7RwS
MAD DAWG! HE DID IT AGAIN!!! BACK-TO-BACK ????? IN THE 5TH! #SCTop10 pic.twitter.com/OfBQOw69Oh
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 17, 2025
OH MY MADDOX! They don't get much better than this! ????? #SCTop10 pic.twitter.com/3ypU9HGkB3
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 17, 2025
Fogle makes it an even ?? for the Cats! pic.twitter.com/V6kQ2u1vwZ
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 17, 2025
MAD DAWG! Cats 33rd triple of the year and we've got a ?? in the second pic.twitter.com/1v02ChMMoh
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 17, 2025
That's a 5? spot for the Cats in the second! ?? pic.twitter.com/968JI84ImR
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 17, 2025
397-foot oppo ?? shot from Cainer! ?? pic.twitter.com/7hmqSmkVxw
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 17, 2025
Cats strike first! 111 mph off the bat of @gcaulfield_3 to plate a run ?? pic.twitter.com/lldeQALV1s
— Arizona Baseball (@ArizonaBaseball) May 17, 2025
Next Up
The Wildcats and Cougars square off in the series rubber match on Sunday afternoon in Houston. First pitch on ESPN+ is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. MST.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Martinez, Matthew (3-0)
L: Solis, Alex (2-2)
Batting:
2B: Walton, Aaron 1 ; White, Mason 1 ; Caulfield, Garen 1 ; Splaine, Tommy 1
3B: Mihalakis, Maddox 1 ; Breyfogle, Easton 1
HR: Caulfield, Garen 1 ; Cain, Andrew 1 ; Breyfogle, Easton 1
RBI: Walton, Aaron 2 ; White, Mason 1 ; Guzman, Adonys 1 ; Mihalakis, Maddox 1 ; Caulfield, Garen 3 ; Cain, Andrew 2 ; Breyfogle, Easton 3
SH: Breyfogle, Easton 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Summerhill, Brendan 1 ; Walton, Aaron 2 ; Guzman, Adonys 1 ; Mihalakis, Maddox 2 ; Caulfield, Garen 2 ; Cain, Andrew 2 ; Splaine, Tommy 2 ; Breyfogle, Easton 2
SB: Walton, Aaron 2 ; Mihalakis, Maddox 1
Batting:
2B: Broussard, Tre 1 ; Lott, Malachi 1 ; DeJesus, Coby 1
HR: Broussard, Tre 1 ; Jimenez, Kenneth 1
RBI: Broussard, Tre 3 ; DeJesus, Coby 2 ; Jimenez, Kenneth 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Broussard, Tre 1 ; Tatom, Jake 1 ; Lott, Malachi 1 ; DeJesus, Coby 1 ; LaLima, Jackson 1 ; Jimenez, Kenneth 1
