Arizona Rallies With Seven-Run Seventh Inning to Defeat Fresno State at Hi Corbett Field
TUCSON, Ariz. (Interstat) — The Arizona Wildcats scored seven runs in the seventh inning Saturday to erase a four-run deficit and defeat the Fresno State Bulldogs 9-5 at Hi Corbett Field.
Starter Smith Bailey anchored the comeback for Arizona, pitching seven strong innings with nine strikeouts, allowing four hits and no earned runs. The Wildcats trailed 5-2 entering the bottom of the seventh before erupting. Maddox Mihalakis, who finished 3 for 5 with three RBIs, keyed the rally with an RBI double. Carson McEntire delivered the decisive blow with a two-run homer later in the frame.
Fresno State’s Michael Boyd went 3 for 3 with two RBIs in the loss. The Bulldogs fell to 7-6, while Arizona improved to 5-9. The teams conclude their three-game series Sunday.