Arizona’s doomed season began with a 6-game losing streak. It played just below .500 ball for the next two months, but the last two weeks its been back to how it started.
The Wildcats lost 11-5 at Kansas on Sunday afternoon, getting swept for the second time in Big 12 play. Arizona (16-30, 7-17 Big 12) has lost six in a row while the first place Jayhawks (37-11, 20-4) have won 10 straight and remained unbeaten at home in conference play.
The UA offense had its best performance of the weekend, finishing
with eight hits including the first career home runs by freshman Cash Brennan and senior Dom Rodriguez. Brennan and Beau Sylvester both had two hits.
But the pitching side did not do its part. Luc Fladda, who was named Big 12 Co-Pitcher of the Week after his 11-strikeout start against Kansas State last time out, lasted only 3.1 innings and allowed eight runs. Corey Kling followed and gave up three over the next 3.2 innings before Garrett Hicks threw a clean 8th.
Arizona returns home for its final four games at Hi Corbett Field, hosting New Mexico State on Wednesday and then last-place Houston over the weekend. The Wildcats are fighting for the final spot in the Big 12 Tournament.
