Arizona Wildcats Secure Pac-12 Championship with Walk-Off Win over Oregon State
The No. 14 Arizona Wildcats clinched the Pac-12 regular season championship with a dramatic 4-3 walk-off victory over the No. 6 Oregon State Beavers. Brendan Summerhill’s two-run double in the bottom of the ninth secured the win, culminating a rally sparked by Tommy Splaine's hit by pitch and Maddox Mihalakis' walk. Starting pitcher Cam Walty delivered a strong performance with eight strikeouts over nine innings. The victory grants Arizona the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Pac-12 Baseball Tournament.
By the Numbers- Arizona Wildcats: 33-20 overall, 20-10 in Pac-12
- Oregon State Beavers: 41-13 overall, 19-10 in Pac-12
- Cam Walty: 8 strikeouts, 2 earned runs
- Brendan Summerhill: 3-for-5, 2 doubles, 2 RBI
Despite his outstanding performance, Cam Walty did not factor into the decision, highlighting the volatility and unpredictability of crucial games.
State of Play- Arizona secured its sixth Pac-12 regular season championship, first since 2021
- Pac-12 tournament seeding: Arizona No. 1
- Arizona’s 20 Pac-12 wins are the third most in program history
Arizona will face the Washington Huskies in the opening game of the Pac-12 Tournament on May 22, aiming to carry their momentum into postseason play.
Bottom LineArizona’s walk-off win not only highlights the team’s resilience but also cements their status as a formidable contender heading into the Pac-12 Tournament, defying preseason expectations.
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