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Arizona Baseball Beats UC Irvine in Vegas Classic

Luc Fladda delivered a career performance with seven scoreless innings and nine strikeouts, leading Arizona to a 7-1 victory over UC Irvine in the Live Like Lou Las Vegas Classic.

The Wildcats (2-1 in tournament) manufactured runs in the first, second and fifth innings. Nate Novitske went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI, while Caleb Danzeisen added two hits and three runs scored from the leadoff spot. Carson McEntire hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning.

Arizona will play its next four games at Hi Corbett Field, starting with Grand Canyon on Tuesday before a weekend series against Fresno State.