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2025 Louisville vs Arizona

Louisville Tames Arizona Wildcats With 13-1 Win At College Showdown

Louisville Tames Arizona Wildcats With 13-1 Win At College Showdown

Louisville scored 13 runs across two innings to defeat Arizona 13-1 at 2025 Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Feb 16, 2025 by Matt Cannizzaro
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The Louisville baseball team used an eight-run fifth inning to pull away from Arizona and pick up a second win in three games at the 2025 Shriners Children’s College Showdown, defeating the Wildcats 13-1.

The Cardinals added five runs in the eighth inning Sunday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, activating the 10-run rule, which ultimately ended the game early when Arizona failed to score in the bottom half of the eighth. 

The lone bright spot for Arizona was a first-inning home run. 

The Shriners Children’s College Showdown again is being held at Globe Life Field, home of the world champion Texas Rangers, as part of three exciting weekends of college baseball in Texas.

The unranked Cardinals tested themselves with contests against three ranked opponents, and the result was a 2-1 record to start the new campaign. 

Louisville upset No. 19 Texas on Friday (4-3) but fell to No. 17 Oklahoma State on Saturday (12-3).

In the win over Arizona, the Cardinals had 17 hits, 16 of which were singles. The lone extra-base hit was a two-run triple by senior Eddie King Jr. in the explosive fifth inning. 

Six Louisville players had multiple hits in the contest, with King, Matt Klein and Zion Rose each collecting three. King had a team-best three RBIs and a run scored. 

Louisville sent four pitchers to the mound to face the Wildcats, with junior right-hander Peter Michael making his first start for Louisville after transferring from Northwestern. 

Michael left the game after 4 2/3 innings and did not get a decision. He was great, though, giving up one run on one hit (a first-inning home run), striking out five and walking three.

Sophomore left-hander Colton Hartman was the first to arrive in relief, and he earned the victory.

Arizona (0-3) is the only one of the six teams to go winless during the opening weekend of the 2025 College Baseball Showdown.

Ranked No. 21 in the D1Baseball Preseason Top 25 Rankings, the Wildcats lost to Ole Miss on Friday (2-1) and No. 15 Clemson on Saturday (16-5).

Against Louisville on Sunday, the only hit for Arizona was the two-out first-inning blast to right field by junior infielder Mason White, giving the Wildcats a 1-0 advantage.

It was his second solo home run of the 2025 Shriners Children's College Showdown.

Seven Arizona pitchers saw action Sunday, with junior right-hander Michael Hiker Jr. taking the loss. He lasted just 2/3 of an inning, giving up eight runs on seven hits. 

The starting pitcher for Arizona was freshman right-hander Smith Bailey, who was brilliant across four innings. He only threw 53 pitches, giving up three hits and no runs. He struck out five. He threw 40 strikes. 

The Arizona baseball team has joined a new conference for 2025, and a strong start to the new campaign would’ve been a nice warning to the members of the Big 12 that the Wildcats are on the way.

Up next for the Wildcats is a meeting with New Mexico on Tuesday afternoon. Louisville will take on Xavier at home on Wednesday afternoon.

The schedule in Arlington this month includes the Shriners Children’s College Showdown (Feb. 14-16), Amegy Bank College Baseball Series presented by Kubota Weekend 2 (Feb. 21-23) and Amegy Bank College Baseball Series presented by Kubota Weekend 3 (Feb. 28-March 2).

There also will be midweek games on Feb. 18, Feb. 19, Feb. 26 and March 5.

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Final Stats From 13-1 Louisville Win Over Arizona Baseball

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Arizona Retired In Order, Game Against Louisville Ends Early

That's that. Arizona does not score in the eighth inning, so the game ends. Louisville wins 13-1.

Louisville Gets New Pitcher For Potential Final Inning Against Arizona

Junior left-hander Wyatt Danilowicz comes on to pitch for Louisville.

What Is The Run Rule In NCAA Baseball?

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Cardinals Go Up 13-1 Against Arizona Baseball

A single by sophomore catcher George Baker scores Pike.

Cardinals lead 13-1.

Arizona will need to score three in the eighth inning to extend the contest. 

Louisville Baseball Extends Lead Over Wildcats To 12-1

King delivers another single for Louisville, scoring Munroe. The Cardinals lead 12-1.

There are runners on first and third with two outs after a Davis strikeout. 

UofL Adds Three Runs Against Arizona, Forces Pitching Change

A walk and four consecutive singles help Louisville add three runs and extend its lead over Arizona to 11-1.

The 10-run rule is in effect. However, Arizona will get to bat in the eighth inning, before the game ends early.

The rally necessitates a pitching change. Junior right-hander Hunter Alberini comes on to pitch for Arizona. He enters with runners on first and second and one out.

Sixth Arizona Pitcher Takes Mound In Eighth Inning

Freshman southpaw Mason Russell takes the mound for Arizona. He's the Wildcats' sixth pitcher of the day. 

Louisville Sends New Pitcher To Mound In Seventh Inning

Indiana State transfer Brennyn Cutts comes on to pitch for Louisville. 

The senior right-hander faces four Arizona hitters and retires three, with a two-out walk.

Louisville leads 8-1 after seven innings.

Cardinals Retired In Order In Seventh Inning, UofL Leading 8-1

The bats for both teams have gone quiet in Arlington.

Louisville goes down 1-2-3 in seventh inning.

Arizona coming up.

Louisville leads 8-1.

Louisville Baseball Silenced In Sixth Inning, Cardinals Lead Arizona 8-1

One hit, one left on - and no runs. 

Middle of the sixth.

Louisville 8, Arizona 1

Fifth Arizona Pitcher Takes Mound For Wildcats

Senior right-hander Julian Tonghini takes over on the mound for Arizona heading into the top of the sixth inning.

Cardinals Escape Bases-Loaded Jam Against Arizona Baseball

Arizona is able to load the bases, but the Wildcats are unable to score.

Louisville Makes Pitching Change In Bottom Of Fifth Inning

Michael leaves the game for Louisville. In 4 2/3 innings, he gave up one run on one hit (a first-inning home run), striking out five and walking three.

Sophomore left-hander Colton Hartman comes on to pitch with runners on first and second and two outs.

Louisville leads 8-1.

Top Of Fifth Inning Finally Ends, Louisville Scores Eight, Leads 8-1

Moore strikes out to end the inning after Louisville scores eight runs.

Arizona Makes Two Pitching Changes With Two Outs In Fifth Inning

Senior left-hander Eric Orloff comes on to pitch for Arizona.

There's a runner on third and two outs.

Louisville leads 7-1.

Orloff starts by hitting Davis and walking Neighbors. The Cardinals have the bases loaded with two outs.

Orloff walks Alex Alicea to score King. Louisville leads 8-1.

That means a new pitcher for Arizona. Junior right-hander Tony Pluta comes on to pitch. He's the third pitcher of the inning.

Louisville Piling It On At Globe Life Field, Cardinals Lead 7-1

Junior C/1B Matt Klein singles to right field, scoring Moore. Louisville up 3-1.

Junior infielder Jake Munroe hits a Hilker slider up the middle to score Rose. Louisville up 4-1.

Senior Garret Pike adds a two-out single to right field to score Klein. Louisville up 5-1.

The Cardinals have eight hits - all singles. 

With runners on first and third and two outs, senior Eddie King Jr. triples to right field, scoring Munroe and Pike.

Louisville 7, Arizona 1

Check out the King triple:

Lucas Moore Delivers Again For UofL Baseball, Cardinals Lead 2-1

Moore delivers again for Louisville, singling up the middle to score Kamau Neighbors and put the Cardinals ahead 2-1.

Zion Rose singles to right field, allowing Moore to reach third base.

Runners on first and third with two outs.

Louisville Ties Game Against Arizona Baseball

Hilker struggling.

A walk, a wild pitch, a single and a throwing error allow Louisville to tie the game. 

Freshman Tague Davis drew the walk. He scored the run. 

Louisville 1, Arizona 1

Louisville has a runner on third with one out.

Arizona Makes Pitching Change For Fifth Inning Against UofL Baseball

Junior right-hander Michael Hilker Jr., a transfer from Wisconsin-Whitewater, comes on to pitch for Arizona. 

Bailey was brilliant, going four innings. He only threw 53 pitches, giving up three hits and no runs. He struck out five. He threw 40 strikes. 

Arizona leads 1-0.

Fourth Inning Uneventful For Louisville And Arizona Baseball

The score remains 1-0 (Arizona advantage) after four innings at Globe Life Field. 

Junior outfielder Aaron Walton is caught stealing to end the Arizona half of the inning.

The Arizona Wildcats are the only one of the six teams without a win so far this weekend in Arlington. 

Cardinals Come Alive In Third Inning But Don't Score

Sophomore Lucas Moore, the hero Friday against Texas, singles in the third inning against Arizona and steals second, but he's stranded there. 

Louisville has left three runners on base so far in the contest. 

UofL Throwing Heat At Arizona In Second Inning At Globe Life Field

Michael has settled in for Louisville and gets three strikeouts to shut down Arizona in the bottom of the second inning.

However, the Wildcats lead 1-0.

Louisville Baseball Unable To Answer In Top Of Second Inning, Arizona Up 1-0

An uneventful second inning leaves Louisville still training Arizona 1-0.

Arizona Wildcats Open Scoring With Home Run

Junior infielder Mason White tags his second solo home run of the 2025 Shriners Children's College Showdown.

This one is a blast to right field to put Arizona ahead 1-0 with two outs in the bottom of the first inning.

Goodbye! Watch the homer now. 

Arizona Baseball Gets Out Of First Inning Without Any Damage

Louisville logs its first hit, but nothing more transpires.

Arizona coming up now.

Louisville And Arizona Underway At Globe Life Field 

Don't be confused, if you're a football fan. This is the Louisville Cardinals and Arizona Wildcats.

Louisville is batting first. 

Freshman right-hander Smith Bailey is on the mound for Arizona.

Newcomer junior righty Peter Michael is making his first start for Louisville.

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How To Watch Louisville Vs. Arizona At The 2025 Shriners Children’s College Showdown

The Louisville vs. Arizona game at the 2025 Shriners Children’s College Showdown will be streamed live and archived on FloBaseball and the FloSports app.

The replay of the game, highlights and more news will be available on both platforms.

Feb 16, 4:30 PM UTC

2025 Louisville vs Arizona


Arizona Baseball Up With The Sun

After losses to Ole Miss and No. 15 Clemson to start the 2025 season, the Arizona Wildcats are up before the sun and headed to Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, looking to finish strong against Louisville.

Where Is The 2025 College Baseball Showdown?

The Shriners Children’s College Showdown and two-weekend Amegy Bank College Baseball Series presented by Kubota will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and feature some of the top teams in the nation. 

The 2025 season will mark the fifth consecutive year of college baseball at Globe Life Field – home of the world champion Texas Rangers – and the second straight year the action will span three weekends. 

When Is The College Baseball Showdown?

The first weekend of the festivities, the Shriners Children’s College Showdown, will begin on Friday, Feb. 14 and will run through Feb. 16. 

The following two weeks of action, the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series, will take place Feb. 21-23 and Feb. 28-March 2.

To keep the momentum going between the weekends, the series also will include four midweek games at Globe Life Field. Those contests will take place Feb. 18, Feb. 19, Feb. 26 and March 5.

All three weekends of games will be streamed live on FloCollege and FloBaseball. View the teams and schedule below.

About Louisville Baseball

The Southeastern Conference has turned into a dominant force in college baseball, but the ACC is close behind with standouts Virginia, North Carolina and Florida State all ranked among the top 10 teams in the nation. 

Louisville may be overshadowed by those powerful teams, but playing against top-tier talent should only help make the Cardinals better. 

Last year, they finished fourth among the seven teams in the ACC’s Atlantic Division. They were picked to finish ninth this year in the new-look 16-team conference.

Louisville’s overall record in 2024 was 32-24, which included a 16-14 mark in conference action. The Cardinals were eliminated from the ACC Baseball Championship with consecutive losses to Miami and Clemson. 

About Arizona Baseball

With the Pac-12 imploding, Arizona made sure to make one final statement before departing for the Big 12.

The Wildcats finished the 2024 campaign with a 36-23 overall record and 20-10 mark in their final year of Pac-12 competition. 

They won the Pac-12 regular-season title and went on to win the Pac-12 Tournament. The latter earned them the conference’s automatic bid to the Division I Baseball Championship. 

Despite the run of success, Arizona saw its fourth consecutive appearance in the 64-team national tournament end with consecutive losses to Grand Canyon and Dallas Baptist in the Tucson NCAA Regional.

Perhaps 2025 is meant to be greener pastures, new challenges and a new domain to conquer. 

Obviously, a season-opening loss is a knock at the team’s confidence, but losing to an SEC team is nothing to be ashamed about. After all, all of the SEC teams made the D1Baseball Preseason Top 25 Rankings or received votes. That’s impressive.

Louisville Schedule At Shriners Children’s College Showdown

All Times Eastern

Friday, Feb. 14

8 p.m. – Louisville vs. Texas

Saturday, Feb. 15

4 p.m. – Louisville vs. Oklahoma State

Sunday, Feb. 16

11:30 a.m. – Louisville vs. Arizona

Arizona Schedule At Shriners Children’s College Showdown

All Times Eastern

Friday, Feb. 14

4 p.m. – Arizona vs. Ole Miss

Saturday, Feb. 15

Noon – Arizona vs. Clemson

Sunday, Feb. 16

11:30 a.m. – Arizona vs. Louisville

What Teams Are Playing In the 2025 College Baseball Showdown?

Here’s a list of every team headed to Globe Life Field:

Shriners Children’s College Baseball Showdown

  • Arizona
  • Clemson
  • Louisville
  • Oklahoma State
  • Ole Miss
  • Texas

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 2

  • Arkansas
  • Kanas State
  • TCU
  • Michigan

Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3

  • Auburn University
  • Baylor University
  • Ohio State University
  • Oregon State University

Midweek Games

  • *Texas State vs. Oklahoma State (Feb. 18)
  • *Oklahoma vs. UT Arlington (Feb. 19)
  • LSU vs. Dallas Baptist (Feb. 26)
  • *Wichita State vs. Abilene Christian (March 5)

*Will not be broadcast live by FloSports.

Complete 2025 College Baseball Showdown Schedule

All Times Eastern

Friday, Feb. 14

Saturday, Feb. 15

Sunday, Feb. 16

Friday, Feb. 21

Saturday, Feb. 22

Sunday, Feb. 23

Wednesday, Feb. 26

Friday, Feb. 28

Saturday, March 1

Sunday, March 2

How To Stream The 2025 Shriners Children’s College Showdown

The Shriners Children’s College Showdown is taking place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 14-16. It is streaming live on FloCollege and the FloSports app. 

Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event will be on both platforms. 

How To Watch The 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 2

The 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 2 is taking place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 21-23. It is streaming live on FloCollege and the FloSports app. 

Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event will be on both platforms. 

How To Watch The 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3

The 2025 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series – Weekend 3 is taking place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, from Feb. 28-March 2. It is streaming live on FloCollege and the FloSports app. 

Replays, highlights and breaking news from the event will be on both platforms. 

D1Baseball Top 25

  1. Texas A&M - 53-15 - Previous: 2
  2. Virginia - 46-17 - Previous: 7
  3. LSU - 43-23 - Previous: NR
  4. Tennessee - 60-13 - Previous: 1
  5. Arkansas - 44-16 - Previous: 17
  6. North Carolina - 48-16 - Previous: 5
  7. Oregon State - 45-16 - Previous: 10
  8. Georgia - 43-17 - Previous: 11
  9. Florida State - 49-17 - Previous: 4
  10. Florida - 36-30 - Previous: 8
  11. Duke - 40-20 - Previous: 24
  12. Oregon - 40-20 - Previous: 12
  13. NC State - 38-23 - Previous: 6
  14. Wake Forest - 38-22 - Previous: NR
  15. Clemson - 44-16 - Previous: 9
  16. Vanderbilt - 38-23 - Previous: NR
  17. Oklahoma State - 42-19 - Previous: 21
  18. Mississippi State - 40-23 - Previous: 22
  19. Texas - 36-24 - Previous: NR
  20. Dallas Baptist - 45-15 - Previous: NR
  21. Arizona - 36-23 - Previous: 25
  22. UC Santa Barbara - 44-14 - Previous: 19
  23. TCU - 33-21 - Previous: NR
  24. Nebraska - 40-22 - Previous: NR
  25. Troy - 37-22 - Previous: NR

See all the collegiate baseball polls here.

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