Photos: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ takes game two from Cincinnati 14-2, Big 12 baseball
The Wildcats scored early and often, plating 12 runs in the first two innings and dropping the Bearcats 14-2 in the second game of their weekend series, March 15, 2025, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
Cincinnati catcher Jack Natili (7) gets the tag on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ infielder Garen Caulfield (1) inches short of the plate as he tries to score on Adonys Guzman’s RBI double in the first inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025. The Wildcats appealed the play, but the out call was upheld.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ outfielder Brendan Summerhill (4) slides in just ahead of the throw tobCincinnati third baseman Kerrington Cross (2) advancing from first on a single by Aaron Walton in the second inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ pitcher Mason Russell (8) works out in the bullpen as the Wildcats get ready to face Cincinnati in game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ right fielder Brendan Summerhill (4) snares a drive from Cincinnati’s Jack Natili (7) for the third out in the third inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ third baseman Mathis Meurant (5) roves into the hole to scoop up a grounder from Cincinnati batter Quinton Coats (25) on a fielder’s choice in the seventh inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s Brendan Summerhill (4) settles under a high pop-up into shallow right field from Cincinnati ibatter Lauden Brooks (8) in the fourth inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ second baseman Garen Caulfield (1) takes a sharp hopper from Cincinnati batter Charlie Niehaus (19) to end the Bearcat sixth, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ shortstop Mason White (24) chews on his shirt as he waits for play to resume in the eighth inning of game two of their Big 12 series against Cincinnati, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ second baseman Garen Caulfield (1) turns the pivot over Cincinnati runner Donovan Ford (4) but can’t complete the double play in the seventh inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ shortstop Mason White (24) makes the throw after erasing Cincinnati runner Kory Klingenbeck (15) on double play in the ninth inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
Cincinnati second baseman Lauden Brooks (8) throws over ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ runner Brendan Summerhill (4) but two throwing errors on the play let Summerhill eventually reach third with no outs recorded in the first inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s Brendan Summerhill (4) celebrates his two-RBI triple in the second inning against Cincinnati, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s Garen Caulfield (1) gestures to the dugout after doubling to left in the third inning of game two of their Big 12 series with Cincinnati, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s Brendan Summerhill (4) beats the throw from left to Cincinnati third baseman Quinton Coats (25) advancing from first on a single by Aaron Walton in the fourth inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
Cincinnati third baseman Quinton Coats (25) throws to first after forcing ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ runner Aaron Walton (11) but can’t get Garen Caulfield to complete a double play the fourth inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
The throw gets past Cincinnati second baseman Charlie Niehaus (19) as ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s Tommy Splaine (20) dives into the bag after clearing the bases with a two-RBI single in the second inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025. A third unearned run scored as well.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s Brendan Summerhill (4) slips a foot in under the late tag from Cincinnati pitcher Adam Buczkowski (31) scoring on a passed ball in the fourth inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
Cincinnati third baseman Quinton Coats (25) has to adjust at the last second to get his glove on a towering pop fly from ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s Mason White (24) in the sixth inning of game two of their Big 12 series, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ outfielder Aaron Walton (11) returns a ball to a fan after signing an autograph before first pitch against Cincinnati at Hi Corbett Field, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz., March 14, 2025.
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