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Wildcats Walk Off Trojans, 4-3, to Win Pac-12 Tournament

by arizonawildcats.com
May 25, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Cardiac Cats struck again, this time in Scottsdale to claim the Pac-12 Tournament Championship. First baseman Tommy Splaine deposited a single into left field to score pinch runner Emilio Corona from second base and seal a 4-3 victory for the Arizona Wildcats (36-21) over the USC Trojans (31-28).

Splaine's game-winner was his team-leading second hit of the night. The Wildcats scored all four of their runs over the final three innings, completing a remarkable three-run comeback to clinch Arizona's second conference title in seven days.

The Wildcats comeback was made possible by another strong start from right-hander Cam Walty. The senior worked eight innings and allowed just three runs on five hits while striking out four; he did not factor into the decision.

Fellow right-hander Anthony Susac (2-2) earned the win after a lockdown top of the ninth inning in which he retired the Trojans in order.

With the win, Arizona claimed the Pac-12 Conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats will learn of their destiation for Regionals on Selection Monday.
Arizona WildBATS

  • 1B Tommy Splaine: 2-for-4, R, RBI, Walk-off win
  • CF Brendan Summerhill: 1-for-4, RBI
  • C Blake McDonald: 1-for-3, RBI

Bullpen Bullies

  • RHP Anthony Susac: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, Win (2-2)

Numbers of the Night

  • Arizona's victory on Saturday night was their eighth walk-off win of the season.
  • Walty has issued zero walks over his last two starts, covering a combined 16.1 innings. Arizona clinched conference titles in both games.
  • The final score of both games in which Arizona clinched Pac-12 titles was 4-3.

Photo of the Night

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Next Up
Arizona will await their NCAA Tournament destination on Selection Monday. The entire field of 64 will be unveiled on Monday, May 27 at 9:00 a.m. MST on ESPN2.
 

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