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Wildcats Lose Game One in Five Innings

Arizona will face Stanford in game two on Friday night. No. 21 Arizona lost the first game of the series to No. 7 Stanford, scoring 9-0 in five innings. The teams were scoreless in the first two innings, but Stanford scored five runs in the third, including doubles, a fielder's choice, and a groundout. The Cardinal added two more in the fourth and final two runs on a two-run home run in the fifth inning. Arizona only managed three hits but left seven runners on base in five. Despite the loss, the team remains 2-6 on the season. They will face each other in the second game of this series on Friday, March 29 at 6 p.m. MST.

Wildcats Lose Game One in Five Innings

Published : 4 weeks ago by University of Arizona Athletics in Sports

No. 21 Arizona lost the first game of the series to No. 7 Stanford, 9-0, in five innings on Thursday night.Both teams held each other scoreless through the first two innings, but Stanford plated five runs in the third to open up scoring for the Cardinal. A pair of doubles, a fielder's choice, and a groundout drove in the first five runs for Stanford.The Cardinal added two more in the fourth on an RBI single and a sacrifice fly before plating their final two runs on a two-run home run in the fifth inning.Arizona only tallied three hits but left seven runners on base in five innings.picked up the loss to fall to 2-6 on the season. She pitched the first two innings and gave up four runs on six hits beforeentered in relief. Blanchard went 3.0 innings and allowed five runs to score on six hits.Arizona will face Stanford in the second game of the series on Friday, March 29 at 6 p.m. MST at Hillenbrand Stadium.


Topics: Academia, University of Arizona

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