TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Wildcats (4-3) wrapped up a perfect homestand on Sunday afternoon, downing the San Diego Toreros (0-7) on a final score of 12-6 to secure a series sweep.
Arizona improved to 4-3 following a difficult opening weekend in Arlington, Texas and leaves the friendly confines of Hi Corbett Field riding a four-game win streak.
Starting pitcher Smith Bailey extended his scoreless innings streak to open his collegiate career, working 5.0 three-hit frames while striking out three. He did not factor into the decision.
Right-handed reliever Michael Hilker Jr. (1-1) earned the win after getting the Wildcats out of a jam in the top of the eighth inning and working a hitless ninth. Hilker entered the eighth with the game tied at 6-6 and the go-ahead run at third base before inducing a strikeout to eliminate the threat.
Following Hilker’s escape the Wildcats rallied for six runs in the bottom of the eighth, highlighted by a two-run triple from Brendan Summerhill and a two-run double from Garen Caulfield.
Arizona WildBATS
- 2B Garen Caulfield: 3-for-5, 2B, 3 RBI
- RF Brendan Summerhill: 2-for-4, R, 3B, 2 RBI, BB
- 3B Mathis Meurant: 1-for-3, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI
- SS Mason White: 1-for-4, R, 2B, RBI, BB
- 1B Andrew Cain: 2-for-4, 2 R, RBI
- C Tommy Splaine: 1-for-3, 2 R, 2B, BB
- DH Maddox Mihalakis: 2-for-4, R, BB
- CF Aaron Walton: 1-for-3, 3 R,…
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