(Austin, TX) The Arizona Wildcats (8-4) secured a strong road victory on Tuesday night with an 8-6 decision over the Texas Longhorns (10-3) at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.
Arizona leaped out to an 8-0 lead in the fourth inning on the backs of home runs from junior Matthew Dyer and sophomore Branden Boissiere. It was the second dinger of the season for the former and the first of the year for the latter.
Starting pitcher Dawson Netz was limited to one inning, in which he allowed zero hits and struck out a pair. Right-handed reliever Vince Vannelle replaced Netz and threw 4.1 innings of two-run ball to earn his first win of the season.
Right-hander Preston Price sealed the victory for the Cats with 2.2 strong innings to close out the game, earning Arizona their first true road win of the young season.
Arizona WildBATS
- 1B Branden Boissiere: 2-for-5, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
- C Matthew Dyer: 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 BB
- CF Donta Williams: 1-for-2, 3 R, 1 BB
- DH Austin Wells: 0-for-3, 1 R, 2 BB
Bullpen Bullies
- RHP Vince Vannelle: 4.1 IP, 6 K, WIN
- RHP Preston Price: 2.2 IP, 3 H, 2 K
Number of the Night
- Despite being out-hit 11-4, Arizona’s offense drew eight walks and were hit by pitches four times. They capitalized on those 12 free base runners for an 8-6 victory.
Up Next
The Wildcats kick off a three-game weekend series against the Houston Cougars on Friday, March 6at Hi Corbett Field. First pitch is slated for 6:00 p.m. MST.
Press Release courtesy of Arizona Communication Services – Brett Gleason
