Arizona claimed its first Big 12 tournament title with a dominating 12-1 victory over top-seeded West Virginia on Friday night in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The No. 4 seed Wildcats swept the Mountaineers, finishing off a series sweep after winning both games earlier this month at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, Mississippi.
Key Performances
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Mason White led Arizona’s offense with:
- Two home runs
- Six runs batted in
- A double and a single
White commented on his performance, saying, "I’m just trying to do my job." The Wildcats finished the season strong with a record of 38-20.
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West Virginia’s Struggles:
- Jack Kartsonas started on short rest but lasted only four innings, giving up five earned runs on seven hits, with one strikeout and two walks.
- The Mountaineers’ offense has struggled since their losing streak began, finishing the game with three double plays.
Pitching Highlights
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Raul Garayzar pitched six strong innings for Arizona, earning his second win of the season:
- Did not allow any runs
- Gave up six hits
- Recorded three strikeouts and one walk
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Spencer Barnett had two singles for West Virginia, while Armani Guzman scored once.
Late Game Highlights
In a rare bright spot late in the game, Ben Lumsden broke through against Garayzar with an RBI single in the eighth inning. However, it was too little too late as Arizona secured its first Big 12 tournament title.
The loss marks another setback for West Virginia’s struggling offense.
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