Photos: Arizona 5 - 4 New Mexico, NCAA baseball
The Arizona Wildcats patched together five runs and held off the Aggies late for a 5-4 win at Hi Corbett Field, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona left fielder Ryan Haug (6) gets the big welcome back to the dugout after his pinpoint throw nailed New Mexico St. infielder Logan Bottrell (24) trying to score from third on a fly ball for the third out in the third inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs New Mexico State
Arizona outfielder Mitchell Morimoto (16) just beats the throw to third base man New Mexico St. infielder Trey Stine (10) advancing on a sacrifice fly to right in the sixth inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs New Mexico State
Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) gets drilled during his at-bat in the bottom of the seventh against New Mexico St. at Hi Corbett Field, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Tucson, Ariz. Salazar went three for three on the night, reaching base four times.
University of Arizona vs New Mexico State
Arizona shortstop Jacob Blas (10) eyes a grounder by New Mexico St.batter Joey Ortiz (8) for the last out of a 5-4 Wildcat win at Hi Corbett Field, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs New Mexico State
Arizona pitcher Randy Labaut (17) fires to first after fielding a bunt against New Mexico St. in the second inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs New Mexico State
New Mexico St. shortstop Joey Ortiz (8) just misses getting ahold of a pop-foul by Arizona batter Tate Soderstrom (44) in the second inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs New Mexico State
Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) applies the tag to the face of New Mexico St. runner Logan Bottrell (24) after an Aggie fly ball to left to end the third inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs New Mexico State
Arizona infielder Jacob Blas (10) lunges back to first to avoid a pick-off against New Mexico St. at Hi Corbett Field, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs New Mexico State
Arizona third baseman Nick Quintana (13) makes the off balance throw to nail New Mexico St. batter Logan Bottrell (24) on a sacrifice bunt in the fifth inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs New Mexico State
Arizona infielder Cameron Cannon (35) gets in a few more throws just before first pitch against New Mexico St. at Hi Corbett Field, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Near or below freezing temperatures expected tonight.
Arizona, which hosts Washington State this weekend, has improved the quality and depth of its pitching staff, and the Cats will need it with one of their top arms out for the season.