Photos: Arizona wins 6-1 against the Northeastern Huskies on opening night, college baseball
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Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
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The Arizona Wildcats (1-0) win 6-1 over the No. 23 Northeastern Huskies (0-1) in the season opening game at Hi Corbett field on Friday night.
The two teams face off again in game two of the three-game series on Saturday Feb. 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., Hi Corbett field.
Arizona outfielder Emilio Corona (11) celebrates in the dugout after securing a run for the Wildcats on opening night against Northeastern at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Northeastern infielder Luke Beckstein (19) attempts to catch the Wildcat hit as Arizona infielder Mason White (24) slides into second base during the opening night game at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona pitcher Jackson Kent (22) throws the ball during the fourth inning on opening night against Northeastern at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona infielder Mason White (24) hits a single on opening night game against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Northeastern infielder Luke Beckstein (19) secures a Wildcat out on opening night game against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona outfielder Emilio Corona (11) hits a single on opening night game against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona catcher Adonys Guzman receives a pitch on opening night against Northeastern at Hi Corbett Field on Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona pitcher Bryce McKnight (35) practices throws with teammates before the start of the Wildcats opening night game against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona outfielder Emilio Corona (11) catches a fly ball during the second inning on opening night against Northeastern at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Northeastern pitcher Will Jones (45) throws his arm back before releasing the ball during the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona infielder Mason White (24) looks at the third base coach after stealing second base in the season opener against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Northeastern infielder Luke Beckstein (19) throws the ball to first base during the opening night game against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona pitcher Alessandro Castro (45) stretches while throwing the ball with teammates before the start of the opening night game against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona coach Chip Hale gives a game ball to pitcher Raul Garayzar after the Wildcats’ 6-1 season-opening win against Northeastern at Hi Corbett Field on Feb. 15.
Arizona pitcher Jackson Kent releases the ball during the season-opening game against Northeastern at Hi Corbett Field on Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona catcher Tommy Splaine (20) high fives his teammates in the dugout during the season opening game against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona outfielder Easton Breyfogle (12) runs to catch the ball during the season opening game against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
A fan takes his cap off after a Wildcat runs through home base during the season opening game against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona pitcher Jackson Kent throws the ball on opening night against Northeastern at Hi Corbett Field on Feb. 15, 2024. Kent allowed one run and struck out eight batters in six innings.
Arizona infielder Mason White (24) watches the ball while he is up at bat during the season opening game against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Arizona pitcher Raul Garayzar (49), Arizona outfielder Emilio Corona (11), and Arizona pitcher Jackson Kent (22) hold up the player of the game belt following the 6-1 season opening win against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
A colorful Wildcat mural created by local artist Rock Martinez covers a wall inside of the Hi Corbett Field team shop, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024. The mural includes symbols of the University of Arizona with depictions the Tucson desert in a pop-realistic presentation.
The Arizona Wildcats huddle up before the start of the opening night game against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Players and coaches converse inside of the Arizona Wildcats dugout during the season opening game against the Northeastern Huskies at Hi Corbett Field, 700 South Randolph Way, Tucson, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2024.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
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Arizona defeated No. 23 Northeastern 6-1 in the season opener Friday night at Hi Corbett Field. UA pitchers allowed just four hits, and Emilio Corona socked a two-run homer.
Anthony “Tonko” Susac threw four shutout innings, and the UA offense scored early and often in a series-clinching 9-3 victory over No. 23 Northeastern on Sunday.
