The Arizona Wildcats finally broke through to the Women’s College World Series last season, ending an eight-year drought, and their pitching was a big reason why.
The Wildcats posted a 1.61 ERA, the sixth-best mark in the country.
There shouldn’t be any drop-off in 2020. The Wildcats welcome back No. 2 starter Alyssa Denham (13-6, 1.94 ERA) and three underclassmen in Hanah Bowen (3-0, 0.48 ERA), Marissa Schuld (2-0, 0.48 ERA), and Vanessa Foreman (1-0, 3.75 ERA).
And while Arizona lost ace Taylor McQuillin (24-8, 1.