Arizona Wins Big 12 Baseball Championship, First-Time Member Claims Title

Arizona Baseball won the 2025 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship by defeating TCU 2-1 in a dramatic extra-inning game, marking their second straight conference title and their first in the Big 12 since joining the league. After trailing 1-0 from an early run by TCU, Arizona tied the game in the ninth inning with a solo home run by Andrew Cain and secured the win in the tenth inning with an RBI single from Maddox Mihalakis. The Wildcats' pitching staff limited TCU to just one run while striking out nine, with key performances from starter Smith Bailey and relievers Casey Hintz, Garrett Hicks, and closer Tony Pluta. Arizona's potent offense was highlighted by players such as Mason White, who had a standout semifinal performance with two home runs and six RBIs. This championship victory guarantees Arizona an automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, with details on hosting for the regional rounds pending. The Wildcats have been consistently successful under head coach Chip Hale, making the NCAA Tournament in each of his four seasons.