The 125 best Arizona baseball photos of the 2016 season
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Arizona infielder Bobby Dalbec (3), center right, is mobbed by teammates after his walk-off double won the game at the Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 26, 2016. Arizona scored five in the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Alfonso Rivas (20) slides headfirst into home ahead of the tag by UCLA catcher Jake Hirabayashi (28) during the ninth inning of the Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 26, 2016. Arizona scored five in the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Alfonso Rivas (20) slides headfirst into home ahead of the tag by UCLA catcher Jake Hirabayashi (28) to score the winning run in the ninth inning of the Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 26, 2016. Arizona scored five in the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Alfonso Rivas (20) is called safe at home to notch the winning run in a five-run ninth inning during the Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 26, 2016. Arizona scored five in the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Bobby Dalbec (3) laces the game-winning double to left during the ninth inning of the Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 26, 2016. Arizona scored five in the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cody Ramer (13) gestures to the dugout after his triple in the bottom of the third inning against Washington State in their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, April 8, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Cody Ramer (13) slides headfirst into first for a base hit during the seventh inning of the Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 26, 2016. Arizona scored five in the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd (5) can't get a glove on a sharp grounder up the middle by CSU batter Dakota Wix (55) in the third inning at Hi Corbett Field, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A pickoff throw from CSU pitcher Brett Conine (18) gets under Arizona baserunner Ryan Aguilar (21), who eventually ended up on third on the error during the third inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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The Arizona outfielders come together to celebrate their home-opening 2-0 win over CSU at Hi Corbett Field, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Bobby Dalbec (3) comes home on a sacrifice fly from teammate Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) as CSU catcher Chris Hudgins (24) can't make the tag in the second inning of a 2-0 Wildcat win at Hi Corbett Field, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Cesar Salazar, right, warms up with Ryan Haug during an Arizona baseball practice at Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder J.J. Matijevic, left in front, executes a drill with his teammates during a baseball practice at Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Cody Ramer (13) waits for the throw as Abilene Christian outfielder Derek Scott (7) dives into second base during the fifth inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Arizona won 12-1. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) watches his infield chopper that would score a run during the second inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Arizona won 12-1. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Jared Oliva (42) high-fives teammates after scoring on an RBI single by Arizona's Louis Boyd (5) during the second inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Justin Behnke (4) barely beats the tag attempt from Abilene Christian's Gunny Evans (4) after he took a bit too wide of a turn around second during the seventh inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Arizona won 12-1. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Louis Boyd (5) smiles as he anticipates the "out" call on a pickoff attempt of Abilene Christian's Derek Scott (7), though he would be called safe during the fifth inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Arizona won 12-1. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Ryan Aguilar (21) scores as the throw home to Abilene Christian catcher Stetson Meek (28) is off target during the third inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Arizona won 12-1. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona State's Andrew Snow is caught off first base after being doubled up for the third out during the eighth inning at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 15, 2016. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 5-1. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar lets Arizona State's Andrew Shaps slide by him after tagging him out at the plate during the sixth inning at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 15, 2016. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 5-1. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona left fielder Ryan Aguilar can't corral a line drive during the seventh inning against Arizona State at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 15, 2016. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 5-1. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13), front, and shortstop Louis Boyd (5) celebrate after dropping Arizona State 4-2 in their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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The line stretches nearly around the stadium moments before the gates open for the Arizona game against Arizona State at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Fans find anywhere to sit, including the aisles and seats covered by tarps, as more than 8,000 people crowd in for Arizona's second game hosting instate rival Arizona State at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Kyle Lewis (28) celebrates after coming home on a sacrifice bunt by Louis Boyd (5) to put the Wildcats up 4-0 against Arizona State in the sixth inning of their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona State's Jordan Aboites (23) and Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) look for the call after Aboites was forced on a line drive to left field when Arizona's Ryan Aguilar (21) made a running scoop and throw in the sixth inning of their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cesar Salazar (12) slides home just ahead of the tag from Arizona State catcher Brian Serven (24) to open the night's scoring on Cody Ramer's (13) sacrifice fly in the fifth inning of their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A handful of Wildcats brave an intense, but brief, localized shower to get in their cuts near the right field wall as Arizona prepares to face Arizona State at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Louis Boyd (5) takes a called strike against Arizona State in their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, May 11, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona fans line up at the gate, almost two hours before first pitch to watch the Wildcats take on Arizona State in their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, May 13, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Alfonso Rivas (20) loosens up his arm just before the first pitch against Arizona State at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, May 11, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Bobby Dalbec slid to the fourth round of the 2016 MLB draft, where the Boston Red Sox selected him with the 118th pick.
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Arizona State leadoff hitter Gage Canning (12), left, and Arizona third baseman Bobby Dalbec (3) watch the home plate umpire signal Canning safe on his triple to open their their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, May 11, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's starters get ready to take the field against Oregon State during their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 to sweep the series. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona first baseman J.J. Matijevic just misses tagging Oregon State's Trevor Larnach to keep him on base in the top of the third inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 to sweep the series. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Zach Gibbons bunts the ball to load the bases against Oregon State in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 to sweep the series. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd stretches out as he reaches for a wild throw as Oregon State's Trevor Larnach gets to second base easily in the top of the third inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 to sweep the series. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Cameron Ming strikes out Oregon State's Cadyn Grenier in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 to sweep the series. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's JJ Matijevic (24) gestures to his dugout after ripping an RBI double to centerfield in the third inning against Oregon State to make the score 3-0 in their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd (5) waits on a grounder from Oregon State's Andy Atwood (17) for an out in the seventh inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) makes a stretching catch on a throw from shortstop Louis Boyd (5) to force Oregon State runner Christian Donahue (1) on a fielder's choice in the ninth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona center fielder Jared Oliva (42), left, left fielder Justin Behnke (4) and right fielder Zach Gibbons (23) celebrate the final out in their 4-1 win over Oregon State in their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Kyle Lewis (28) swipes second after the ball squirted away from Oregon State catcher Logan Ice (33) in the second inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Nathan Bannister smiles during practice at Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Mississippi State infielder Ryan Gridley (10) walks toward the Mississippi State dugout as Arizona players sprint out to right field and begin celebrating their 6-5 win over Mississippi State in 11 innings after their NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Arizona pitcher Bobby Dalbec (3) throws against Mississippi State during the first inning of an NCAA Super Regional baseball game in Starkville, Miss., Friday, June 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Arizona's Nathan Bannister pitches during the second inning of an NCAA Super Regional game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Arizona's Ryan Aguilar, left, rounds third base and is congratulated by Arizona head coach Jay Johnson, right, after hitting a home run in the eighth inning of their NCAA Super Regional baseball championship tournament game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Arizona's Ryan Aguilar (21) celebrates his eighth-inning home run while also scoring Alfonso Rivas, center, and Zach Gibbons (17) during their NCAA Super Regional baseball championship tournament game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 in 11 innings.(AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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The Arizona bench draped in towels in the heat of the day during the first elimination game against Louisiana-Lafayette in the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on Monday, June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Kevin Ginkel celebrates during the first elimination game against Louisiana-Lafayette in the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on Mon, June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cody Ramer fields the ball during the first elimination game against Louisiana-Lafayette in the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on Monday, June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's J.J. Matijevic hits against Louisiana Lafayette during the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on June 5, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona against Louisiana Lafayette during the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on June 5, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona players pile-on at the pitcher's mound against Louisiana-Lafayette in the the final game of the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Louis Boyd smiles after reaching second base against Louisiana-Lafayette in the the final game of the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Zach Gibbons leads off against Louisiana-Lafayette in the the final game of the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona relief pitcher Cameron Ming cheers as J.J. Matijevic and others rush the mound against Louisiana-Lafayette in the the final game of the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona fans cheer on the Wildcats during an NCAA Regional game against Sam Houston State in Lafayette, La., on June 3, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) high-fives outfielder Zach Gibbons after enduring a five-hour rain delay before an NCAA Regional game against Sam Houston State in Lafayette, La., on June 3, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Ryan Aguilar (21), left, celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against Sam Houston State in the NCAA Regionals in Lafayette, La., on June 3, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona starting pitcher Nathan Bannister (35) pitched seven shutout innings in a win over Sam Houston State in the NCAA Regionals in Lafayette, La., on June 3, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Mississippi State team members remain in the dugout after Arizona scored the winning run in the 11th inning of an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. Arizona won 6-5. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Mississippi State's Jake Mangum squats down in left field after Arizona defeated Mississippi State 6-5 in 11 innings in an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Arizona coach Jay Johnson, center, celebrates with Cody Ramer, left, and Cesar Salazar after Arizona defeated Mississippi State 6-5 in 11 innings in an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Arizona players celebrate after defeating Mississippi State 6-5 in 11 innings during an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Arizona's Kyle Lewis scores next to Mississippi State catcher Jack Kruger during the 11th inning of an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. (James Pugh/The Laurel Chronicle via AP)
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Arizona's Cesar Salazar celebrates his game-winning base hit against Mississippi State during the 11th inning of an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. Arizona won 6-5. (James Pugh/The Laurel Chronicle via AP)
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Arizona's Cesar Salazar watches his game-winning base hit against Mississippi State during the 11th inning of an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. Arizona won 6-5. (James Pugh/The Laurel Chronicle, via AP)
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Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) gives the ball a pump after Miami's Randy Batista struck out for the third out of the bottom of the ninth to clinch the Wildcats' 5-1 win in their opening game of the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. 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 TD Ameritrade Park for the opening ceremonies of the College World Series, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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The ball slips by Oklahoma State first baseman Dustin Williams (22) after shortstop Donnie Walton skipped the throw to first on Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd's (5) ground ball in the fourth inning in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Saturday, June 25, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Boyd ended up on second on the error and eventually scored the Wildcats' last run in a 5-1 win. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona reliever Alfonso Rivas (20) yells after striking out the last Oklahoma State batter to clinch the Wildcats' 5-1 win to advance to the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Saturday, June 25, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Austin Rubick (25) leads the charge onto the field from the dugout after the Wildcats eliminated Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Saturday, June 25, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A young Arizona fan can't quite reach a ball tossed toward the stands by the Arizona players as they go through their pregame workout before squaring off against Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona designated hitter JJ Matijevic (24) gestures back to the dugout after connecting for a double in the ninth inning against Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona players line up for the national anthem just before taking the field to face Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona third baseman Bobby Dalbec (3) snares a screaming grounder by Oklahoma State's Collin Theroux (16) to get the second out of the eighth inning in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd (5), left, and Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) celebrate the Wildcats' 9-3 win against Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Cesar Salazar (12) looks back to the bench after slashing a double in the second inning against Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cesar Salazar (12) can't dance his way past the tag of Oklahoma State catcher Collin Theroux (16) as he gets nailed at the plate on a single by Arizona's Cody Ramer (13) for the third out in the sixth inning in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Robby Medel (34) celebrates an Arizona walk against UC Santa Barbara in their elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's JJ Matijevic beats the tag back to the bag on a pickoff attempt against UC Santa Barbara in their elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) backhands a grounder from UC Santa Barbara's Andrew Calica for a groundout to lead off their elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Michael Hoard (31), left, and Austin Schnabel go through their pregame chest bump before the Wildcats take the field against UC Santa Barbara in their elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielders Justin Behnke, left, Zach Gibbons (23) and Jared Oliva come together to celebrate the game's final out after dropping UC Santa Barbara 3-0 in their elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona catcher Ryan Haug, left, and reliever Cameron Ming hug on the mound as their teammates rush out of the dugout after Ming pitched out of a no-out two-on jam in the top of the ninth inning for a 3-0 win against UC Santa Barbara in an elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Jared Oliva celebrates after hitting a home run during an elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) exchanges high-fives with the Wildcats fans in the crowd as he walks in from the bullpen with starter Bobby Dalbec (3) to face Oklahoma State in their second game of the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 20, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Oklahoma State second baseman J.R. Davis (2) gets hung up on Arizona's Jared Oliva (42) after rolling a double play to end the top of the eighth inning in their second game of the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 20, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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The Wildcat bench tries to keep the spirit up in the early going of Arizona's game against Oklahoma State in at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 20, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Cody Deason (15) mugs for a TV camera man as the team heads to the dugout before the first pitch against Miami at the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona players gather for a pregame huddle in right field before facing off against Miami at the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A group of youngsters in the right-field bleacher seats shed their shirts and shimmy to get on the stadium's big screen in the eighth inning of Arizona's game against Miami at the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Kyle Lewis (28) gets nailed at home by Miami catcher Zack Collins (0) trying to score a third run on a two-run single by Arizona's Jared Oliva (42) in the first inning of their opening game of the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) comes home on Zach Gibbons' (23) two-run double in the fifth inning of their opening game against Miami of the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's JJ Matijevic (24), left, greets Arizona pitcher Nathan Bannister (35) after he pitched out of jam in the early going against Miami at the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Zach Gibbons (23) gets congratulated after knocking home two runs to give the Wildcats a 5-1 lead over Miami in the fifth inning of their opening game of the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Ryan Haug (6) walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the Wildcats' 4-3 loss to Coastal Carolina in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) stands on the infield after committing two errors that led to two Coastal Carolina runs in the sixth inning in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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With ball in glove, Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd (5) watches Coastal Carolina's Zach Remillard (7) come flying toward second as he gets picked off in the eighth inning in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Kyle Lewis (28) comes home with the Wildcats second run of the game in the sixth inning against Coastal Carolina in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizonaâs Cody Ramer (13) canât avoid the tag from Coastal Carolina catcher David Parrett (12) as he gets caught trying to score from third on a high bouncer in the infield from Zach Gibbons (23) in the third inning in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park on June 30, 2016, in Omaha, Neb.
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Arizona's Cody Ramer (13) thinks he's safe, home plate umpire Joe Burleson disagrees and punches him out in the third inning against Coastal Carolina in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Kyle Lewis (28) sits on the dugout steps with his teammates as they watch Coastal Carolina get their championship trophy in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona head coach Jay Johnson sits with Cody Ramer (13) in the moments after the Wildcats fell to Coastal Carolina 4-3 in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Zach Gibbons (23) gets consoled by director of operations Ray McIntire after the Wildcats fell to Coastal Carolina 4-3 in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cody Ramer (13) holds JJ Matijevic (24) in the team dugout as Coastal Carolina gets their championship trophy after defeating the Wildcat 4-3 in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Austin Schnabel (33) gets a wet test of his rain hat made from a shredded beach ball as the Wildcat bench stays loose against Coastal Carolina in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd (5) stretches out to snare a grounder from Coastal Carolina's Connor Owings for the first out in the sixth inning in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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The Wildcats crowd, sporting "Rally 'Staches," tries to will Arizona back into the lead against Coastal Carolina in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) gets set to face the first pitch against Coastal Carolina in the first inning in front of a colorful crowd in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Coastal Carolina reliever Bobby Holmes (31) gets a big hug from Mike Morrison (25) after Holmes closed out their 5-4 win over Arizona in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cody Ramer (13) gets tagged by Coastal Carolina third baseman Zach Remillard (7) after getting caught in no-man's land on a blown bunt in the first inning in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Coastal Carolina's Anthony Marks (29) screams to the fans after coming home on a dying flare by Connor Owings (6) off Arizona pitcher Cameron Ming (47) to break a 2-2 tie in the eighth inning in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Sawyer Gieseke (1) douses his hair from a water bottle, a pregame ritual of sorts, as the Wildcats wait to take on Coastal Carolina in Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher JC Cloney (27) catches a fan's hat for an autograph after his 3-0 complete game win over Coastal Carolina in Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd (5) gets ready to throw over Coastal Carolina's Zach Remillard (7) to complete a double play for the first two outs in the ninth inning in Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher JC Cloney (27) gets a hug from his battery mate catcher Cesar Salazar after pitching a complete game 3-0 win against Coastal Carolina in Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cody Ramer (13) celebrates after slamming a ground-rule double over the left-field fence to lead off the game against Coastal Carolina in Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Ramer eventually scored later in the inning. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Zach Gibbons (23) crashes into the fence to bring down a thunderous fly ball from Coastal Carolina's Michael Paez to end the eighth inning with a runner on in Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Louis Boyd (5) gets a big high-five from JJ Matijevic (24) after coming home with a run against Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Saturday, June 25, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's JJ Matijevic (24), left, hugs his mom, Erin Fajt, while teammate Cameron Ming (47) hugs his mom, Susie Ming, after the Wildcats dropped Oklahoma State 5-1 in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Saturday, June 25, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Bobby Dalbec (3), center right, is mobbed by teammates after his walk-off double won the game at the Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 26, 2016. Arizona scored five in the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Alfonso Rivas (20) slides headfirst into home ahead of the tag by UCLA catcher Jake Hirabayashi (28) during the ninth inning of the Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 26, 2016. Arizona scored five in the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Alfonso Rivas (20) slides headfirst into home ahead of the tag by UCLA catcher Jake Hirabayashi (28) to score the winning run in the ninth inning of the Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 26, 2016. Arizona scored five in the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Alfonso Rivas (20) is called safe at home to notch the winning run in a five-run ninth inning during the Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 26, 2016. Arizona scored five in the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Bobby Dalbec (3) laces the game-winning double to left during the ninth inning of the Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 26, 2016. Arizona scored five in the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cody Ramer (13) gestures to the dugout after his triple in the bottom of the third inning against Washington State in their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, April 8, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Cody Ramer (13) slides headfirst into first for a base hit during the seventh inning of the Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, March 26, 2016. Arizona scored five in the ninth inning for a 6-5 walk-off win. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd (5) can't get a glove on a sharp grounder up the middle by CSU batter Dakota Wix (55) in the third inning at Hi Corbett Field, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A pickoff throw from CSU pitcher Brett Conine (18) gets under Arizona baserunner Ryan Aguilar (21), who eventually ended up on third on the error during the third inning of their game at Hi Corbett Field, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Bobby Dalbec (3) comes home on a sacrifice fly from teammate Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) as CSU catcher Chris Hudgins (24) can't make the tag in the second inning of a 2-0 Wildcat win at Hi Corbett Field, Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder J.J. Matijevic, left in front, executes a drill with his teammates during a baseball practice at Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Cody Ramer (13) waits for the throw as Abilene Christian outfielder Derek Scott (7) dives into second base during the fifth inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Arizona won 12-1. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) watches his infield chopper that would score a run during the second inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Arizona won 12-1. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Jared Oliva (42) high-fives teammates after scoring on an RBI single by Arizona's Louis Boyd (5) during the second inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Justin Behnke (4) barely beats the tag attempt from Abilene Christian's Gunny Evans (4) after he took a bit too wide of a turn around second during the seventh inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Arizona won 12-1. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Louis Boyd (5) smiles as he anticipates the "out" call on a pickoff attempt of Abilene Christian's Derek Scott (7), though he would be called safe during the fifth inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Arizona won 12-1. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Ryan Aguilar (21) scores as the throw home to Abilene Christian catcher Stetson Meek (28) is off target during the third inning of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. Abilene Christian University Wildcats college baseball game at Hi Corbett Field on May 24, 2016. Arizona won 12-1. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona State's Andrew Snow is caught off first base after being doubled up for the third out during the eighth inning at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 15, 2016. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 5-1. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar lets Arizona State's Andrew Shaps slide by him after tagging him out at the plate during the sixth inning at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 15, 2016. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 5-1. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona left fielder Ryan Aguilar can't corral a line drive during the seventh inning against Arizona State at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 15, 2016. The Sun Devils defeated the Wildcats 5-1. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13), front, and shortstop Louis Boyd (5) celebrate after dropping Arizona State 4-2 in their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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The line stretches nearly around the stadium moments before the gates open for the Arizona game against Arizona State at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Fans find anywhere to sit, including the aisles and seats covered by tarps, as more than 8,000 people crowd in for Arizona's second game hosting instate rival Arizona State at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Kyle Lewis (28) celebrates after coming home on a sacrifice bunt by Louis Boyd (5) to put the Wildcats up 4-0 against Arizona State in the sixth inning of their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona State's Jordan Aboites (23) and Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) look for the call after Aboites was forced on a line drive to left field when Arizona's Ryan Aguilar (21) made a running scoop and throw in the sixth inning of their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cesar Salazar (12) slides home just ahead of the tag from Arizona State catcher Brian Serven (24) to open the night's scoring on Cody Ramer's (13) sacrifice fly in the fifth inning of their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A handful of Wildcats brave an intense, but brief, localized shower to get in their cuts near the right field wall as Arizona prepares to face Arizona State at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Louis Boyd (5) takes a called strike against Arizona State in their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, May 11, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona fans line up at the gate, almost two hours before first pitch to watch the Wildcats take on Arizona State in their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, May 13, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Alfonso Rivas (20) loosens up his arm just before the first pitch against Arizona State at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, May 11, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona State leadoff hitter Gage Canning (12), left, and Arizona third baseman Bobby Dalbec (3) watch the home plate umpire signal Canning safe on his triple to open their their Pac-12 showdown at Hi Corbett Field, Friday, May 11, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's starters get ready to take the field against Oregon State during their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 to sweep the series. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona first baseman J.J. Matijevic just misses tagging Oregon State's Trevor Larnach to keep him on base in the top of the third inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 to sweep the series. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Zach Gibbons bunts the ball to load the bases against Oregon State in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 to sweep the series. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd stretches out as he reaches for a wild throw as Oregon State's Trevor Larnach gets to second base easily in the top of the third inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 to sweep the series. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Cameron Ming strikes out Oregon State's Cadyn Grenier in the fourth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 to sweep the series. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's JJ Matijevic (24) gestures to his dugout after ripping an RBI double to centerfield in the third inning against Oregon State to make the score 3-0 in their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd (5) waits on a grounder from Oregon State's Andy Atwood (17) for an out in the seventh inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) makes a stretching catch on a throw from shortstop Louis Boyd (5) to force Oregon State runner Christian Donahue (1) on a fielder's choice in the ninth inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona center fielder Jared Oliva (42), left, left fielder Justin Behnke (4) and right fielder Zach Gibbons (23) celebrate the final out in their 4-1 win over Oregon State in their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona infielder Kyle Lewis (28) swipes second after the ball squirted away from Oregon State catcher Logan Ice (33) in the second inning of their Pac-12 game at Hi Corbett Field, Saturday, May 7, 2016, Tucson, Ariz. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Mississippi State infielder Ryan Gridley (10) walks toward the Mississippi State dugout as Arizona players sprint out to right field and begin celebrating their 6-5 win over Mississippi State in 11 innings after their NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Arizona's Ryan Aguilar, left, rounds third base and is congratulated by Arizona head coach Jay Johnson, right, after hitting a home run in the eighth inning of their NCAA Super Regional baseball championship tournament game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Arizona's Ryan Aguilar (21) celebrates his eighth-inning home run while also scoring Alfonso Rivas, center, and Zach Gibbons (17) during their NCAA Super Regional baseball championship tournament game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. Arizona won 6-5 in 11 innings.(AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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The Arizona bench draped in towels in the heat of the day during the first elimination game against Louisiana-Lafayette in the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on Monday, June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Kevin Ginkel celebrates during the first elimination game against Louisiana-Lafayette in the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on Mon, June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cody Ramer fields the ball during the first elimination game against Louisiana-Lafayette in the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on Monday, June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona players pile-on at the pitcher's mound against Louisiana-Lafayette in the the final game of the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Louis Boyd smiles after reaching second base against Louisiana-Lafayette in the the final game of the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Zach Gibbons leads off against Louisiana-Lafayette in the the final game of the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona relief pitcher Cameron Ming cheers as J.J. Matijevic and others rush the mound against Louisiana-Lafayette in the the final game of the NCAA Regional in Lafayette, La., on June 6, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) high-fives outfielder Zach Gibbons after enduring a five-hour rain delay before an NCAA Regional game against Sam Houston State in Lafayette, La., on June 3, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Ryan Aguilar (21), left, celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against Sam Houston State in the NCAA Regionals in Lafayette, La., on June 3, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona starting pitcher Nathan Bannister (35) pitched seven shutout innings in a win over Sam Houston State in the NCAA Regionals in Lafayette, La., on June 3, 2016. Photo by Buffy Massey / for the Arizona Daily Star
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Mississippi State team members remain in the dugout after Arizona scored the winning run in the 11th inning of an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. Arizona won 6-5. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Mississippi State's Jake Mangum squats down in left field after Arizona defeated Mississippi State 6-5 in 11 innings in an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Arizona coach Jay Johnson, center, celebrates with Cody Ramer, left, and Cesar Salazar after Arizona defeated Mississippi State 6-5 in 11 innings in an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Jim Lytle)
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Arizona's Kyle Lewis scores next to Mississippi State catcher Jack Kruger during the 11th inning of an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. (James Pugh/The Laurel Chronicle via AP)
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Arizona's Cesar Salazar celebrates his game-winning base hit against Mississippi State during the 11th inning of an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. Arizona won 6-5. (James Pugh/The Laurel Chronicle via AP)
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Arizona's Cesar Salazar watches his game-winning base hit against Mississippi State during the 11th inning of an NCAA Super Regional game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, June 11, 2016. Arizona won 6-5. (James Pugh/The Laurel Chronicle, via AP)
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Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) gives the ball a pump after Miami's Randy Batista struck out for the third out of the bottom of the ninth to clinch the Wildcats' 5-1 win in their opening game of the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. 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 TD Ameritrade Park for the opening ceremonies of the College World Series, Friday, June 17, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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The ball slips by Oklahoma State first baseman Dustin Williams (22) after shortstop Donnie Walton skipped the throw to first on Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd's (5) ground ball in the fourth inning in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Saturday, June 25, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Boyd ended up on second on the error and eventually scored the Wildcats' last run in a 5-1 win. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona reliever Alfonso Rivas (20) yells after striking out the last Oklahoma State batter to clinch the Wildcats' 5-1 win to advance to the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Saturday, June 25, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Austin Rubick (25) leads the charge onto the field from the dugout after the Wildcats eliminated Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Saturday, June 25, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A young Arizona fan can't quite reach a ball tossed toward the stands by the Arizona players as they go through their pregame workout before squaring off against Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona designated hitter JJ Matijevic (24) gestures back to the dugout after connecting for a double in the ninth inning against Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona players line up for the national anthem just before taking the field to face Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona third baseman Bobby Dalbec (3) snares a screaming grounder by Oklahoma State's Collin Theroux (16) to get the second out of the eighth inning in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd (5), left, and Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) celebrate the Wildcats' 9-3 win against Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona Cesar Salazar (12) looks back to the bench after slashing a double in the second inning against Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cesar Salazar (12) can't dance his way past the tag of Oklahoma State catcher Collin Theroux (16) as he gets nailed at the plate on a single by Arizona's Cody Ramer (13) for the third out in the sixth inning in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Friday, June 24, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Robby Medel (34) celebrates an Arizona walk against UC Santa Barbara in their elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's JJ Matijevic beats the tag back to the bag on a pickoff attempt against UC Santa Barbara in their elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) backhands a grounder from UC Santa Barbara's Andrew Calica for a groundout to lead off their elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Michael Hoard (31), left, and Austin Schnabel go through their pregame chest bump before the Wildcats take the field against UC Santa Barbara in their elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielders Justin Behnke, left, Zach Gibbons (23) and Jared Oliva come together to celebrate the game's final out after dropping UC Santa Barbara 3-0 in their elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona catcher Ryan Haug, left, and reliever Cameron Ming hug on the mound as their teammates rush out of the dugout after Ming pitched out of a no-out two-on jam in the top of the ninth inning for a 3-0 win against UC Santa Barbara in an elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Jared Oliva celebrates after hitting a home run during an elimination game at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona catcher Cesar Salazar (12) exchanges high-fives with the Wildcats fans in the crowd as he walks in from the bullpen with starter Bobby Dalbec (3) to face Oklahoma State in their second game of the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 20, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Oklahoma State second baseman J.R. Davis (2) gets hung up on Arizona's Jared Oliva (42) after rolling a double play to end the top of the eighth inning in their second game of the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 20, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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The Wildcat bench tries to keep the spirit up in the early going of Arizona's game against Oklahoma State in at the College World Series at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 20, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Cody Deason (15) mugs for a TV camera man as the team heads to the dugout before the first pitch against Miami at the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona players gather for a pregame huddle in right field before facing off against Miami at the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A group of youngsters in the right-field bleacher seats shed their shirts and shimmy to get on the stadium's big screen in the eighth inning of Arizona's game against Miami at the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Kyle Lewis (28) gets nailed at home by Miami catcher Zack Collins (0) trying to score a third run on a two-run single by Arizona's Jared Oliva (42) in the first inning of their opening game of the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) comes home on Zach Gibbons' (23) two-run double in the fifth inning of their opening game against Miami of the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's JJ Matijevic (24), left, greets Arizona pitcher Nathan Bannister (35) after he pitched out of jam in the early going against Miami at the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Zach Gibbons (23) gets congratulated after knocking home two runs to give the Wildcats a 5-1 lead over Miami in the fifth inning of their opening game of the College World Series, Saturday, June 18, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Ryan Haug (6) walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the Wildcats' 4-3 loss to Coastal Carolina in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) stands on the infield after committing two errors that led to two Coastal Carolina runs in the sixth inning in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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With ball in glove, Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd (5) watches Coastal Carolina's Zach Remillard (7) come flying toward second as he gets picked off in the eighth inning in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Kyle Lewis (28) comes home with the Wildcats second run of the game in the sixth inning against Coastal Carolina in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizonaâs Cody Ramer (13) canât avoid the tag from Coastal Carolina catcher David Parrett (12) as he gets caught trying to score from third on a high bouncer in the infield from Zach Gibbons (23) in the third inning in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park on June 30, 2016, in Omaha, Neb.
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Arizona's Cody Ramer (13) thinks he's safe, home plate umpire Joe Burleson disagrees and punches him out in the third inning against Coastal Carolina in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Kyle Lewis (28) sits on the dugout steps with his teammates as they watch Coastal Carolina get their championship trophy in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona head coach Jay Johnson sits with Cody Ramer (13) in the moments after the Wildcats fell to Coastal Carolina 4-3 in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Zach Gibbons (23) gets consoled by director of operations Ray McIntire after the Wildcats fell to Coastal Carolina 4-3 in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cody Ramer (13) holds JJ Matijevic (24) in the team dugout as Coastal Carolina gets their championship trophy after defeating the Wildcat 4-3 in the College World Series championship game at TD Ameritrade Park, Thursday, June 30, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher Austin Schnabel (33) gets a wet test of his rain hat made from a shredded beach ball as the Wildcat bench stays loose against Coastal Carolina in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd (5) stretches out to snare a grounder from Coastal Carolina's Connor Owings for the first out in the sixth inning in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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The Wildcats crowd, sporting "Rally 'Staches," tries to will Arizona back into the lead against Coastal Carolina in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona second baseman Cody Ramer (13) gets set to face the first pitch against Coastal Carolina in the first inning in front of a colorful crowd in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Coastal Carolina reliever Bobby Holmes (31) gets a big hug from Mike Morrison (25) after Holmes closed out their 5-4 win over Arizona in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cody Ramer (13) gets tagged by Coastal Carolina third baseman Zach Remillard (7) after getting caught in no-man's land on a blown bunt in the first inning in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Coastal Carolina's Anthony Marks (29) screams to the fans after coming home on a dying flare by Connor Owings (6) off Arizona pitcher Cameron Ming (47) to break a 2-2 tie in the eighth inning in Game 2 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Sawyer Gieseke (1) douses his hair from a water bottle, a pregame ritual of sorts, as the Wildcats wait to take on Coastal Carolina in Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher JC Cloney (27) catches a fan's hat for an autograph after his 3-0 complete game win over Coastal Carolina in Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona shortstop Louis Boyd (5) gets ready to throw over Coastal Carolina's Zach Remillard (7) to complete a double play for the first two outs in the ninth inning in Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona pitcher JC Cloney (27) gets a hug from his battery mate catcher Cesar Salazar after pitching a complete game 3-0 win against Coastal Carolina in Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Cody Ramer (13) celebrates after slamming a ground-rule double over the left-field fence to lead off the game against Coastal Carolina in Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Ramer eventually scored later in the inning. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona outfielder Zach Gibbons (23) crashes into the fence to bring down a thunderous fly ball from Coastal Carolina's Michael Paez to end the eighth inning with a runner on in Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park, Monday, June 27, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's Louis Boyd (5) gets a big high-five from JJ Matijevic (24) after coming home with a run against Oklahoma State in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Saturday, June 25, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Arizona's JJ Matijevic (24), left, hugs his mom, Erin Fajt, while teammate Cameron Ming (47) hugs his mom, Susie Ming, after the Wildcats dropped Oklahoma State 5-1 in their College World Series game at TD Ameritrade Park, Saturday, June 25, 2016, Omaha, Neb. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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