Arizona baseball suffers fourth straight loss against West Virginia

The Wildcats issued 10 walks and committed an error in the 7-4 defeat at Hi Corbett Field.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:57pm

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The Arizona baseball team lost its fourth consecutive game, falling 7-4 to West Virginia at Hi Corbett Field on Tuesday night. Arizona (9-19, 2-7 Big 12) came into the game looking to break a three-game losing streak after getting swept at UCF over the weekend, but the Wildcats issued 10 walks, hit two batters, and committed an error that led to West Virginia (20-5, 7-2) scoring seven runs.

Why it matters

The loss extends Arizona's losing streak to four games, putting them in a difficult position in the Big 12 standings. The Wildcats will need to turn things around quickly as they prepare to face in-state rival Arizona State in a crucial conference series starting on Thursday.

The details

West Virginia rallied from an early 2-0 deficit, scoring three runs in the fourth inning and two more in the fifth to take control of the game. Arizona's Carson McEntire hit a two-run homer in the second inning and an RBI double in the eighth, but the Wildcats were unable to overcome the early deficit created by their own mistakes.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026 at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson, Arizona.
  • Arizona entered the game having lost three straight games, getting swept at UCF over the weekend.
  • The three-game series against Arizona State begins on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Chip Hale

The head coach of the Arizona Wildcats baseball team.

Carson McEntire

An Arizona player who hit a two-run homer and an RBI double in the game.

Garrett Hicks

An Arizona pitcher who commented on the team's mindset heading into the rivalry series against Arizona State.

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What they’re saying

“What it comes down to is me doing my job every night and that's all you can do is give your best effort. Win or lose, I know every guy in there, me included, is coming out every night ready to go.”

— Carson McEntire, Arizona Player

“Stakes are high. Right now, the whole college baseball world thinks we're a dead man. You can't kill a dead man when he's already dead.”

— Garrett Hicks, Arizona Pitcher

What’s next

The Wildcats will look to end their four-game losing streak when they face in-state rival Arizona State in a three-game series starting on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The takeaway

Arizona's struggles this season have put them in a difficult position, but the upcoming rivalry series against Arizona State presents an opportunity to turn things around and regain momentum in the Big 12 conference race.