Photos: Wildcats at the College World Series
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UA practiced at TD Ameritrade Park — site of the CWS — on Friday in Omaha.
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Jennifer McLemore, left, and her cousin Jennifer Lofton find a patch of shade to wait for the gates to open on the general admission ticket line at TD Ameritrade Park on day two of the College World Series, Sunday, June 19, 2016, Omaha, Neb. The two traveled from College Station and Houston to catch the series despite having no particular team to root for. "it's baseball", McLemore said.
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
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Marissa Nickles tries to beat the heat as she and thousands others sweat it out for hours on the general admission ticket line at TD Ameritrade Park on day two of the College World Series, Sunday, June 19, 2016, Omaha, Neb.
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Gilberto Cruz uses his souvenir flag for shade in the hot right field seats during Oklahoma State's 1-0 win over Santa Barbara in the opening game of the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A young fan finally finds a bit of clean space to add his name to a giant inflated ball in the Fan Zone during the opening day of the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona in College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona seniors Nathan Bannister, left, Cody Ramer and Zach Gibbons grab a selfie after the Wildcats were introduced to the crowd at TD Ameritrade Park during the opening ceremonies for the College World Series, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona in College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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The first team in the house, the Arizona Wildcats watch their video played on the scoreboard as they enter the field at D Ameritrade Park for the opening ceremonies of the College World Series, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Robby Medel turns the tables on a group of young fans, asking them to sign his glove at TD Ameritrade Park as the Wildcats get ready for their College World Series game, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
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Carson Toelle gets his forehead signed by Arizona pitcher Cody Deason during the autograph session following the Wildcats' first workout at TD Ameritrade Park, part of the pre-tournament activities at the College World Series, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Toelle was one of a group of young ball players from Louisville, Neb., who adopted the Wildcats as their Series team after baseball director of operations Ray McIntire gave a few of them hugs during batting practice. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Former Arizona star Bobby Dalbec is set to return to Hi Corbett Field with USA Baseball.
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats outfielder Jared Oliva tracks down a ball while shagging flies during batting practice at TD Ameritrade Park as the Wildcats get ready for their College World Series game, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
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Arizona Wildcats infielder Casey Bowman stops to sign a few items on his way off the field after the team took their first practice at TD Ameritrade Park as the team gets ready for the College World Series, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A youngster tries to grab his glove being tossed back after a few Arizona Wildcats in the bullpen below signed it for him at TD Ameritrade Park as the team gets ready for its College World Series game, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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JC Cloney, shown here toting team figurine Spider-Man, will start for Arizona against UC Santa Barbara in tonight's College World Series elimination game.
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats head coach Jay Johnson tapes an interview outside the Wildcats' locker room as they go through their scheduled activities at TD Ameritrade Park as the team gets ready for its College World Series game, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Cameron Ming works out with a rubber band in the early going of the team's first practice at TD Ameritrade Park as the Wildcats get ready for their College World Series game, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
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Arizona's Robby Medel (34) hits ground balls during practice at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., Friday, June 17, 2016. Arizona will play Miami on Saturday in the NCAA College World Series. (AP Photo/Mike Theiler)
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
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Arizona coach Jay Johnson follows his team during practice at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., Friday, June 17, 2016. Arizona will play Miami on Saturday in the NCAA College World Series. (AP Photo/Mike Theiler)
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Mike Theiler
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Arizona's Bobby Dalbec, left, talks to Kyle Lewis (28) during practice at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., Friday, June 17, 2016. Arizona will play Miami on Saturday in the NCAA College World Series. (AP Photo/Mike Theiler)
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats practice reading the pitcher's moves from first base as the team gets ready for the College World Series, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Kids chase a home run ball just outside the fences at Bellevue East High School, among the dozens of fans who turned out to watch several of the teams take some light workouts and batting practice for the upcoming College World Series, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Pitcher Robby Medel relates his tale of the Cheez-Its to reporters at the Arizona Wildcats College World Series workout at Bellevue East High School, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats pitcher Austin Rubick watches from the sidelines for a few minutes as the teams gets ready for the College World Series with a practice session at Bellevue East High School, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats starter Nathan Banister eyes the plate as the team gets ready for the College World Series, with their first practice at Bellevue East High School, just south of Omaha, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats catcher Cesar Salazar stretches with his teammates as they work out at Bellevue East High School, prior to this weekend's College World Series, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Wildcats shortstop Louis Boyd tracks down a grounder as the teams gets ready for the College World Series during a workout at Bellevue East High School, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats depart for Omaha
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Wildcat pitcher and infielder Bobby Dalbec exits the team's clubhouse as they prepare to depart Hi Corbett Field and head to the airport in Tucson on June 16, 2016 for the College World Series in Omaha. The Cats will face No.3 seed Miami on Saturday.
Arizona Wildcats depart for Omaha
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona baseball players wait their turn to load their gear into the bus as the Wildcats prepare to depart Hi Corbett Field and head to the airport. The Cats will face No.3 seed Miami on Saturday.
Arizona Wildcats depart for Omaha
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Zach Gibbons loads up his luggage an gear while head coach Jay Johnson waits his turn as the Wildcats prepare to depart Hi Corbett Field and head to the airport in Tucson. The Cats will face No.3 seed Miami on Saturday.
Arizona Wildcats depart for Omaha
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona baseball players wait their turn to load their gear into the bus as the Wildcats prepare to depart Hi Corbett Field and head to the airport in Tucson on June 16, 2016 for the College World Series in Omaha. The Cats will face No.3 seed Miami on Saturday.
Arizona Wildcats depart for Omaha
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Bags of luggage and baseball equipment are loaded into the bus as the Wildcats prepare to depart Hi Corbett Field and head to the airport to play in the College World Series in Omaha.
Arizona Wildcats depart for Omaha
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Bus driver Jack Whitus loads up some of the Arizona baseball team's gear as the Wildcats prepare to depart Hi Corbett Field and head to the airport in Tucson on June 16, 2016 for the College World Series in Omaha.
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Jennifer McLemore, left, and her cousin Jennifer Lofton find a patch of shade to wait for the gates to open on the general admission ticket line at TD Ameritrade Park on day two of the College World Series, Sunday, June 19, 2016, Omaha, Neb. The two traveled from College Station and Houston to catch the series despite having no particular team to root for. "it's baseball", McLemore said.
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Marissa Nickles tries to beat the heat as she and thousands others sweat it out for hours on the general admission ticket line at TD Ameritrade Park on day two of the College World Series, Sunday, June 19, 2016, Omaha, Neb.
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Gilberto Cruz uses his souvenir flag for shade in the hot right field seats during Oklahoma State's 1-0 win over Santa Barbara in the opening game of the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
A young fan finally finds a bit of clean space to add his name to a giant inflated ball in the Fan Zone during the opening day of the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona in College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona seniors Nathan Bannister, left, Cody Ramer and Zach Gibbons grab a selfie after the Wildcats were introduced to the crowd at TD Ameritrade Park during the opening ceremonies for the College World Series, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona in College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The first team in the house, the Arizona Wildcats watch their video played on the scoreboard as they enter the field at D Ameritrade Park for the opening ceremonies of the College World Series, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Robby Medel turns the tables on a group of young fans, asking them to sign his glove at TD Ameritrade Park as the Wildcats get ready for their College World Series game, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Carson Toelle gets his forehead signed by Arizona pitcher Cody Deason during the autograph session following the Wildcats' first workout at TD Ameritrade Park, part of the pre-tournament activities at the College World Series, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Toelle was one of a group of young ball players from Louisville, Neb., who adopted the Wildcats as their Series team after baseball director of operations Ray McIntire gave a few of them hugs during batting practice. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats outfielder Jared Oliva tracks down a ball while shagging flies during batting practice at TD Ameritrade Park as the Wildcats get ready for their College World Series game, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats infielder Casey Bowman stops to sign a few items on his way off the field after the team took their first practice at TD Ameritrade Park as the team gets ready for the College World Series, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
A youngster tries to grab his glove being tossed back after a few Arizona Wildcats in the bullpen below signed it for him at TD Ameritrade Park as the team gets ready for its College World Series game, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats head coach Jay Johnson tapes an interview outside the Wildcats' locker room as they go through their scheduled activities at TD Ameritrade Park as the team gets ready for its College World Series game, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona pitcher Cameron Ming works out with a rubber band in the early going of the team's first practice at TD Ameritrade Park as the Wildcats get ready for their College World Series game, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Mike Theiler
Arizona's Robby Medel (34) hits ground balls during practice at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., Friday, June 17, 2016. Arizona will play Miami on Saturday in the NCAA College World Series. (AP Photo/Mike Theiler)
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Mike Theiler
Arizona coach Jay Johnson follows his team during practice at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., Friday, June 17, 2016. Arizona will play Miami on Saturday in the NCAA College World Series. (AP Photo/Mike Theiler)
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Mike Theiler
Arizona's Bobby Dalbec, left, talks to Kyle Lewis (28) during practice at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., Friday, June 17, 2016. Arizona will play Miami on Saturday in the NCAA College World Series. (AP Photo/Mike Theiler)
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats practice reading the pitcher's moves from first base as the team gets ready for the College World Series, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Kids chase a home run ball just outside the fences at Bellevue East High School, among the dozens of fans who turned out to watch several of the teams take some light workouts and batting practice for the upcoming College World Series, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Pitcher Robby Medel relates his tale of the Cheez-Its to reporters at the Arizona Wildcats College World Series workout at Bellevue East High School, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats pitcher Austin Rubick watches from the sidelines for a few minutes as the teams gets ready for the College World Series with a practice session at Bellevue East High School, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats starter Nathan Banister eyes the plate as the team gets ready for the College World Series, with their first practice at Bellevue East High School, just south of Omaha, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats catcher Cesar Salazar stretches with his teammates as they work out at Bellevue East High School, prior to this weekend's College World Series, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats at the College World Series
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats shortstop Louis Boyd tracks down a grounder as the teams gets ready for the College World Series during a workout at Bellevue East High School, June 16, 2016, Bellevue, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats depart for Omaha
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Wildcat pitcher and infielder Bobby Dalbec exits the team's clubhouse as they prepare to depart Hi Corbett Field and head to the airport in Tucson on June 16, 2016 for the College World Series in Omaha. The Cats will face No.3 seed Miami on Saturday.
Arizona Wildcats depart for Omaha
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona baseball players wait their turn to load their gear into the bus as the Wildcats prepare to depart Hi Corbett Field and head to the airport. The Cats will face No.3 seed Miami on Saturday.
Arizona Wildcats depart for Omaha
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona's Zach Gibbons loads up his luggage an gear while head coach Jay Johnson waits his turn as the Wildcats prepare to depart Hi Corbett Field and head to the airport in Tucson. The Cats will face No.3 seed Miami on Saturday.
Arizona Wildcats depart for Omaha
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona baseball players wait their turn to load their gear into the bus as the Wildcats prepare to depart Hi Corbett Field and head to the airport in Tucson on June 16, 2016 for the College World Series in Omaha. The Cats will face No.3 seed Miami on Saturday.
Arizona Wildcats depart for Omaha
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bags of luggage and baseball equipment are loaded into the bus as the Wildcats prepare to depart Hi Corbett Field and head to the airport to play in the College World Series in Omaha.
Arizona Wildcats depart for Omaha
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Bus driver Jack Whitus loads up some of the Arizona baseball team's gear as the Wildcats prepare to depart Hi Corbett Field and head to the airport in Tucson on June 16, 2016 for the College World Series in Omaha.
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