Photos: University of Arizona falls 8-0 to UCLA, Pac 12 softball
The Wildcats open a weekend home stand giving up three homers and leaving the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh in an 8-0 loss to the Bruins at Hillenbrand Stadium, April 14, 2023, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Arizona's shortstop Sophia Carroll (00) gets to a high chopper by UCLA batter Anna Vines (20) but can’t get the out, giving up an infield single in the second inning of their Pac 12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Members of the bleacher crowd react to a two-run homer by UCLA's Maya Brady landing in their midst in the third inning against Arizona at Hillenbrand Stadium on April 14, 2023. The hit staked the Bruins to a 5-0 lead.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Arizona’s third baseman Blaise Biringer keeps a shot down the line by UCLA batter Jordan Woolery in front of her and recovered to record the third Bruin out in the first inning of their Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium on April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Arizona's starter Aissa Silva (3) gloves a high chopper by UCLA’s Aaliyah Jordan (23) to get an out in the second inning of their Pac 12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Arizona's right fielder Tayler Biehl (2) just misses coming down with the catch as UCLA’s Aaliyah Jordan (23) gets a solo homer in the fifth inning of their Pac 12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
UCLA’s second baseman Anna Vines (20) gets the good hop to throw out Arizona batter Sophia Carroll (00) in the fifth inning of their Pac 12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Arizona's batter Dakota Kennedy (4) drops a surprise bunt for a hit against UCLA in the fifth inning of their Pac 12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
UCLA’s shortstop Maya Brady (7) can’t handle the grounder by Arizona leadoff hitter Allie Skaggs (9) in the sixth inning of their Pac 12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
UCLA’s shortstop Maya Brady (7) tags Arizona runner Allie Skaggs (9) on her way to third for a fielder’s choice in the sixth inning of their Pac 12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Arizona's right fielder Tayler Biehl (2) gets driven to the track on a liner by UCLA batter Megan Grant (43) in the seventh inning of their Pac 12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Arizona's infielder Sophia Carroll (00) runs down a bloop into no-man’s land behind second base to throw out UCLA hitter Sharlize Palacios (13) in the seventh inning of their Pac 12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Arizona's Sophia Carroll (00) dives in ahead of the tag from UCLA’s third baseman Rachel Cid (27), going from first to third on a slicing single into left by pinch hitter Izzy Pacho in the seventh inning of their Pac 12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Arizona runner Paige Dimler (22) just beats the tag from UCLA’s first baseman Alyssa Garcia (19) on a pick-off attempt in the seventh inning of their Pac 12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Arizona's batter Devyn Netz (34) looks heavenward after taking a called third strike with the bases loaded for the final out in the Wildcats’ 8-0 loss to UCLA at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
UCLA reliever Taylor Tinsley (32) gets loose in the bullpen late the game against Arizona at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Arizona pitcher Brianna Hardy (11) takes some throws in the bullpen just before first pitch against UCLA at Hillenbrand Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., April 14, 2023.
University of Arizona softball vs UCLA
Arizona's Olivia DiNardo takes some long throws from center field as the Wildcats get warmed up to face UCLA in a Pac-12 softball game at Hillenbrand Stadium on April 14, 2023.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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