Photos: Arizona Wildcats win softball series opener against Stanford
Despite a push from the Stanford Cardinals in the top of the seventh inning, the Arizona Wildcats won 10-6 against Stanford in game one of their series at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
The Arizona Wildcats celebrate teammate infielder Sophia Carroll's (00) two RBI home run as Carroll reaches home plate during the bottom the second inning in game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's outfielder Janelle Meono (6) safety reaches first base as Stanford's first baseman Emily Schultz (13) prepares to catch the ball during bottom of the second inning in game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's catcher Sharlize Palacios (18) is greeted at home plate by teammates after hitting a two RBI home run during the bottom of the first inning in game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's utility Izzy Pacho (15) smiles while teammates celebrate her catch at third base to end the top of the second inning with bases loaded during the second inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's catcher Sharlize Palacios (18) tags out Stanford's utility Dani Hayes (5) at home plate during the top of the seventh inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's catcher Sharlize Palacios (18) high-fives assistant coach Lauren Lappin after rounding third base during the bottom of the first inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's utility Hannah Martinez (2) can't quite get the ball to Arizona's utility Giulia Koutsoyanopulos (55) at first base for an out during the top of the sixth inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona’s Allie Skaggs touches home plate while her teammates celebrate her home run in Thursday’s game against Stanford. Skaggs finished the regular season tied for the Pac-12 lead in home runs with 22.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's catcher Sharlize Palacios (18) hits a two RBI home run during the bottom of the first inning in game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's catcher Sharlize Palacios (18) smiles while watching her hit go over the wall for a two RBI home run during the top of the first inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's infielder Sophia Carroll (00) jumps out of the away of the ball after almost getting hit in the foot by the pitch during bottom of the fifth inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's outfielder Jasmine Perezchica (21) warms-up between the sixth and seventh innings during game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's infielder Sophia Carroll (00) smiles while reaching third base after hitting a two RBI home run during the bottom of the second inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's infielder Allie Skaggs (9) drops the ball after catching a round ball while Arizona's infielder Sophia Carroll (00) prepares for an out at second base during the top of the seventh inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's first baseman Carlie Scupin (20) reacts towards teammate Arizona's catcher Sharlize Palacios (18) after getting Stanford's infielder Sydnee Huff (1) out at first base during the top of the first inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona Softball Head Coach Caitlin Lowe, left, talks to the infielders during a timeout after the infield made some mistakes during the top of the seventh inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
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Arizona catcher Sharlize Palacios talks with starting pitcher Madi Elish during last weekend's series against Stanford. The Wildcats will open NCAA Regional play on Friday afternoon with a game against Illinois.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's outfielder Janelle Meono (6) just barely makes it to first base as Stanford's first baseman Emily Schultz (13) reals in a catch during the bottom of the first inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
After falling on the floor to catch a ground ball, Arizona's utility Izzy Pacho (15) throws the ball to first base during the top of the fifth inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's outfielder Janelle Meono (6) catches a fly ball during the top of the fifth inning of game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona Softball Head Coach Caitlin Lowe shakes Stanford Softball Head Coach Jessica Allister after they changed line-ups before game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
Arizona Softball: Stanford at Arizona
Arizona's catcher Sharlize Palacios (18) high-fives teammates during player intros before game one of Arizona's series against the Stanford Cardinal at Hillenbrand Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. on May 12, 2022.
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Photojournalist
Despite being out-hit by the Cardinal, the Wildcats smacked three home runs to take the first game of the series.
“It made my heart happy to know they had more games to play. They weren’t ready to be done yet," Arizona coach Caitlin Lowe said ahead of UA's trip to the Columbia Regional.