The Arizona Wildcats left no doubt — they're going to the Pac-12 Tournament.
Arizona clinched a berth in next week's conference tourney by sweeping a doubleheader against USC on Friday. The Wildcats won the opener 13-4 and the nightcap 6-3.
Those results — coupled with Washington State's second straight loss to Stanford — mean Arizona can finish no worse than eighth in the conference standings. The top nine finishers qualify for the Pac-12 Tournament.
The Wildcats improved to 30-22 overall, 12-17 in the Pac-12. They have won four games in a row and are 23-7 at Hi Corbett Field.
Arizona played error-free baseball against USC (32-22-1, 16-13) in the doubleheader. The Wildcats clubbed six home runs — including two apiece by Emilio Corona and Tony Bullard — and received solid pitching from both starters and relievers.
In Game 2, the Trojans trimmed the Wildcats' 4-0 lead to 4-3 with a three-run sixth inning. Solo homers by Corona and Bullard in the bottom half of the sixth pushed the advantage to 6-3.
Bullard, who's been on a tear since returning from a concussion in early April, finished the doubleheader going 6 for 7 with two home runs, five runs scored and four RBIs.
Bradon Zastrow improved to 5-5, allowing two runs on four hits in five innings. Trevor Long threw two hitless innings to earn his fifth save of the season.
Arizona concludes the regulars season with Game 3 against USC at 6 p.m. Saturday. Bullard will be among the seniors honored before the game.
Photos: Arizona Wildcats take the opener in a double-header against USC at Hi Corbett Field, Pac 12 baseball
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University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
University of Arizona vs Southern Cal, baseball
Contact sports reporter Michael Lev at mlev@tucson.com. On Twitter: @michaeljlev
Arizona baseball raced to a nine-run lead en route to a 12-3 victory over Arizona State in the opening game of the Pac-12 Tournament on Tuesda…
Arizona's Tony Bullard, left, beats the pickoff throw behind USC second baseman Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek during the first game of a Pac-12 doubleheader at Hi Corbett Field on Friday, May 19, 2023.
USC’s Nick Lopez (not pictured) drops a drive in front of Arizona right fielder Emilio Corona that was called a catch and ended up a double play for the Wildcats in the eighth inning of the first game at Hi Corbett Field on Friday, May 19, 2023. The original call of out on a fly ball was upheld upon review.