On a day when the Arizona Wildcats’ pitchers didn’t have their best stuff, a senior rose to the occasion.
Down to their final out, Malia Martinez blasted a three-run homer to lift the Wildcats to a 6-5 road victory over No. 8 Alabama, their second win over the Crimson Tide in as many days.
The comeback ended a rollercoaster ride that seemed destined for a Wildcat victory early in the game, but got derailed along the way, a shaky day in the circle being the culprit.
The idea that the Wildcats have a 1A and 1B in the circle instead of a 1-2 punch gained more credence Saturday.