Arizona had five run-rule wins in five innings at its own Hillenbrand Invitational this weekend. The weekend culminated with a 12-2 Arizona win over Long Beach State in five innings on Sunday. Arizona also defeated Eastern Illinois, Howard, Minnesota and had another win over Long Beach State.
Arizona scored eight runs in the first inning on Sunday after Long Beach State scored two in the top of the frame. Four Wildcats had at least three hits on Sunday. Jenna Sniffen led Arizona with three hits, two runs scored and four runs batted on Sunday, including a home run.
Emma Kavanagh also hit a two-run HR and had a bases-loaded walk for three RBIs to pace the Arizona offense on Sunday. Freshman Rylie Holder improved to six wins and one loss by pitching the first four innings, allowing two runs on four hits with no walks and two strikeouts…