TEMPE, Ariz. – The Redbirds (0-8) had a challenging day as they dropped their first game to (RV) Minnesota (5-4) in an eight-inning thriller and lost in five innings to No. 23/21 Arizona State (6-2), despite a pair of home runs from the freshmen Bella Wilkerson and Abby Knight in the top of the fifth inning.
GAME 1 (RV – Minnesota)
BIRD BITS
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Pitching Breakdown:
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The top of the first inning was productive for the Redbirds as they were able to strike first and take an early 2-0 lead on the Gophers.