The last time Arizona made the College World Series, in 2016, it more or less did so with only six pitchers contributing to the run.
In getting one step closer to returning to Omaha, the Wildcats turned to that many arms to survive the final game of the NCAA Tournament’s opening weekend.
Chandler Murphy and five relievers collaborated for a 5-2 win over UC Santa Barbara on Sunday night at Hi Corbett Field, sweeping through the Tucson Regional without a blemish.
The UA (43-15) will host a best-of-3 Super Regional next weekend against either Ole Miss or Southern Miss, who have to play an extra regional final on Monday in Oxford, Miss.