Arizona-Wildcats-baseball-recap-final-score-Michigan-Wolverines-surpriseBrian PedersenMon, February 16, 2026 at 2:32 AM UTC·1 min readFor the second year in a row, Arizona has failed to win a game on the opening weekend.
The Wildcats lost 4-1 to Michigan on Sunday at Surprise Stadium, going 0-3 in a tournament this included losses to Stanford and Oregon State. Michigan won the tourney by going 3-0.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe UA finished with seven hits, two by Tony Lira, who had five for the weekend. He also scored Arizona’s only run after doubling to lead off the top of the 4th and scoring on a single by Beau Sylvester.
Collin McKinney allowed two runs and six hits over 4.2 innings, walking two and striking out eight. He left down 2-1 before Michigan scored twice in the 6th by playing small ball.
A single and two walks allowed by Evan Brandt loaded the bases before the Wolverines laid down back-to-back run-scoring bunts.
The Wildcats also began the 2025 season 0-3, losing all three games at a tournament in Texas, but went on to win the Big 12 Tournament title and reach the College World Series.
Arizona will play its next five games at Hi Corbett Field, starting with Tuesday’s 6 p.m. MT home opener against Omaha.
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