Photos: Arizona Wildcats 12, UMass Lowell 4, NCAA baseball
The Wildcats open their home season with a comprehensive 12-4 win over University of Massachusetts Lowell on Trevor Hoffman Bobblehead Night at Hi Corbet, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona's Austin Wells gets surrounded by his teammates after mashing a three run homer in the first inning against UMass-Lowell at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs UMass-Lowell
Arizona's shortstop Cameron Cannon barehands a throw on a play where UMass-Lowell's Ted Leathersich got called for interference, making for a double play in their game at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs UMass-Lowell
Former Arizona player and MLB Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman signs autographs, including his own bobblehead dolls before the Wildcats game against UMass-Lowell game at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Arizona's second baseman Jacob Blas watches his throw to first complete a double play over UMass-Lowell's Mark Tumosa at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs UMass-Lowell
Arizona's Branden Boissiere lets out a whoop as he heads into first base with a two-RBI single to make the score 8-3 Wildcats against UMass-Lowell in the fifth inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs UMass-Lowell
Arizona's Matt Fraizer can't quite swipe third as the throw gets to UMass-Lowell Joey Castellanos in the sixth inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs UMass-Lowell
Arizona's starter Randy Labaut deals in the first inning against UMass-Lowell at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs UMass-Lowell
Arizona shortstop Cameron Cannon momentarily bobbles a sharp grounder but recovers in time to throw out UMass-Lowell's Oscar Marchena at first and end the top of the third inning at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs UMass-Lowell
Arizona's third baseman Nick Quintana makes the throw after scooping up a dribbler up the line by UMass-Lowell's Ciaran Devenney in the fifth inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs UMass-Lowell
Arizona's Jacob Blas celebrates at second after slicing a double in the seventh inning against UMass-Lowell at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs UMass-Lowell
Arizona's Ryan Holgate peers into the plate from third against UMass-Lowell at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs UMass-Lowell
Arizona's Austin Wells clacks helmets with his teammates after lashing a three-RBI homer against UMass-Lowell at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
University of Arizona vs UMass-Lowell
Arizona catcher Matthew Dyer takes a seat at the back of the dugout while the Wildcats are at the plate against UMass-Lowell at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, February 15, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
After the Hall of Famer is honored in a pregame ceremony, the Wildcats cruise past UMass Lowell.
The former Arizona standout returns to Tucson, where he’s being honored on opening night (video by Michael Lev / Arizona Daily Star).
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