Game 1 of the three game series was a power spree in the Wildcats’ favor as they beat the Cougars 14-5.
The Cougars sent out senior pitcher Sean Hartnett to open the series. However, Hartnett had a lot of trouble containing the overpowering Arizona offense. He gave up nine runs, seven of which were earned, over 4.1 innings.
The Cougars took an early lead with hits from redshirt sophomore outfielder Cooper Elliot, who had a one-out single, senior infielder Ian Sagdal, who nailed a double down the left field line, redshirt junior outfielder Ben Roberts, who scored the first run of the game on a sacrifice fly, and senior catcher P.