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Razorbacks’ bats get hot late in 7-1 win to clinch series over Auburn

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas trailed by a run heading into the bottom of the sixth, then put seven on the board to take a 7-1 win over Auburn in the second game of the series Saturday at Bogle Park.

The Razorbacks recorded seven runs on six hits to take the lead and secure the win.

Pinch-hitter Ryan Jackson hit a two-out, bases-clearing double off the left-center wall to give Arkansas the 4-1 lead in the bottom of the inning.

Arkansas tacked on three insurance runs before the inning was over to solidify the victory.

Heading into the sixth inning, Arkansas trailed, 1-0 after Auburn scored on a single to center field in the third inning. The Hogs were unable to capitalize at the plate, tallying only three hits, stranding four Razorbacks on base — three in scoring position.

Sophomore Danielle Gibson led off the rally that included runs batted in by four different Razorbacks. Senior Carley Haizlip was called on to pinch run for Arkansas after Gibson safely reached first with a base hit to center field. Haizlip scored the tying run from second after an Auburn throwing error left Kayla Green’s hit in right field.

Starter Mary Haff pitched a complete game for the Hogs, striking out four Tigers and giving up no free bases on balls. Haff retired the Auburn lineup in order in four of the seven innings and recorded 14 first-pitch strikes against the Tigers.

Notables

• Hannah McEwen has reached base safely in 49 of 54 contests this season.

• Nicole Duncan was hit by a pitch for the 17th time this year, breaking the single-season record previously held by Kim Eiben in 2002.

• Tonight marks the fifth time the Hogs have scored seven runs in a single inning this season.

• The Razorbacks have outhit their last five opponents, 13 of the last 14.

• Arkansas has scored the most runs in the sixth inning, plating 57 of their 275 runs in the sixth.

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Up Next

The two teams will meet for game three, tomorrow afternoon at 1 p.m. Sunday’s game will be available via live stream on the SEC Network+.

After the weekend series against the Tigers, Arkansas will hit the road and return to College Station for the SEC Tournament, set to start on Wednesday, May 8th.

Expected bad weather forces Hogs-’Cats to play two Sunday

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Due to storms moving into the Lexington area Saturday afternoon, game two of the series between Arkansas and Kentucky has been postponed and will be part of a doubleheader Sunday starting at noon.

Both games will be seven innings and the second game will start approximately 40 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.

Phil Elson will bring you the action over the radio on ESPN Arkansas 95.3 in the River Valley, 96.3 in Hot Springs and 104.3 in Harrison-Mountain Home.

Both games on Sunday will also be broadcast online via SEC Network+ on Watch ESPN and WatchESPN.com.

Pregame coverage begins 30 minutes prior to first pitch. There will also be a live radio link available on ArkansasRazorbacks.com.

Storms’ two-hit shutout paces Razorbacks to 1-0 win over Auburn

FAYETTEVILLE — Autumn Storms pitched a complete game for Arkansas, giving up just two hits, in a 1-0 win over Auburn in a rain-delayed Friday night game.

Nicole Duncan connected on the 3-2 count from Auburn starter Chardonnay Harris in the fifth inning to give the Razorbacks the lead.

The Hogs (36-17, 10-12) controlled the game from start to finish, recording a hit in every inning and putting Razorbacks in scoring position in three of the six. The Hogs recorded seven hits including Duncan’s long ball.

Storms success in the circle led to her 19th win and fourth shutout of the season. With the help of the Razorback defense, Storms gave up no extra base hits and held Auburn to an 0-for-10 showing at the plate with runners on base.

Notables

• After the win, the Razorback pitching staff leads the conference in strikeouts against SEC opponents.

• The Razorbacks have outhit their opponent in four consecutive games and 12 of the last 13.

• Arkansas did not allow a single Tiger to third base and it wasn’t until the seventh inning in which an Auburn base runner made it safely to second.

Up next

The two teams will meet for game two, tomorrow afternoon at 5 p.m. The game will be available via broadcast on ESPNU with Erin Miller and Kevin Fitzgerald on the call.

Sunday’s game will be available via live stream on the SEC Network+, first pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.

After the weekend series against the Tigers, Arkansas will hit the road and return to College Station for the SEC Tournament, set to start on Wednesday, May 8.

Sullins takes first place in hammer throw at ‘Twilight’ regular season finale

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas wrapped the regular season on a rainy Friday night at the Arkansas Twilight at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville.

Senior Erich Sullins kicked off the afternoon for the Razorbacks with a first-place finish in the hammer throw.

The senior improved in each of his first three attempts, landing on a Friday-best of 64.45m (211-5) to earn the win in the event for the second consecutive year.

Before the weather delay, senior Gabe Moore posted a victory in the javelin behind a throw of 54.88m (180-1) on his second attempt.

Freshman Daniel Spejcher placed fourth in the event, improving his distance on each of his first four throws, topping out at 44.48m (145-11).

After the two-and-a-half-hour stoppage, the Razorbacks earned the top two marks in the shot put as senior Sam Kempka posted a lifetime best 18.57m (60-11.25) on his final attempt to win the event and senior Jeff Rogers followed at 17.03m (55-10.5).

Junior Nick Hilson took fifth in the 400 meters behind a time of 48.15 and sophomore Reese Walters placed fourth in the 800-meter run at 1:54.41 to round out the day on the track for Arkansas.

Up next, the Razorbacks turn their attention to the SEC Outdoor Championships on May 9-11 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville.

Hammer Throw
1st – Erich Sullins – 64.45m (211-5)

Javelin
1st – Gabe Moore – 54.88m (180-1)
4th – Daniel Spejcher – 44.88m ( 145-11)

Shot Put
1st – Sam Kempka – 18.57m (60-11.25)
2nd – Jeff Rogers – 17.03m (55-10.5)

400 Meters
5th – Nick Hilson – 48.15

800 Meters
4th – Reese Walters – 1:54.41

Arkansas’ women closes out regular season with Smith’s personal best

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ women’s track and field team put a bow on the regular season after concluding the Arkansas Twilight on a rainy Friday night at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville.

Freshman J’Alyiea Smith posted a lifetime-best 1.76m (5-9.25) clearance in the high jump early in the afternoon to secure the event victory.

In the javelin, sophomore Riley Hoogerwerf picked up a victory with a personal-best 32.59m (106-11), while junior Elleyt Belote placed second at 30.48m (100-0).

Hoogerwerf also hit a mark of 41.35m (135-8) in the discus on her third attempt to finish sixth overall.

The running events began after a two-and-a-half hour weather delay with the 3,000-meter event.

Sophomore Greta Taylor paced the Razorbacks with a 10:24.42, crossing the finish line in third, while sophomore Payton Brown placed sixth at 10:35.40.

Sophomore Tamara Kuykendall cruised to a first-place time of 11.73 in the 100-meter dash.

Senior Sydney Hammit followed with a first-place finish among collegians in the 400-meter dash at 53.58, which sophomore Morgan Burks-Magee closely behind at 53.92.

Another sophomore, G’Auna Edwards, easily took home gold in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 13.60.

Burks-Magee returned to the track to top all collegiate runners in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24.28, while Kuykendall was second among college sprinters in the event at 24.41.

Senior Sydney Brown and freshman Quinn Owen went 1-2 in the 1,500 meters at 4:24.86 and 4:25.27, respectively.

Up next, the Razorbacks turn their attention to the SEC Outdoor Championships on May 9-11 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville.

Discus
6th – Riley Hoogerwerf – 41.35m ( 135-8)

Javelin
1st – Riley Hoogerwerf – 32.59m (106-11)
2nd – Ellyt Belote- 30.48m (100-0)

Pole Vault
3rd – Morgan Hartsell – 3.46m (11-4.25)

High Jump
1st – J’Alyiea Smith – 1.76m (5-9.25)

Long Jump
N/A – Rachel Jantzi – Foul

3,000 Meters
3rd – Greta Taylor – 10:24.42
6th – Payton Brown – 10:35.40

100 Meters
1st – Tamara Kuykendall – 11.73

400 Meters
3rd – Sydney Hammit – 53.58
4th – Morgan Burks Magee – 53.92
7th – Paris Peoples – 54.67
10th – J’Alyiea Smith – 55.96
11th – Sydney Davis – 56.54

100-Meter Hurdles
1st – G’Auna Edwards – 13.60

800 Meters
6th – Micah Huckabee – 2:15.99

200 Meters
2nd – Morgan Burks-Magee – 24.28
3rd – Tamara Kuykendall – 24.41
7th – Shafiqua Maloney – 24.82

1,500 Meters
1st – Sydney Brown – 4:24.86
2nd – Quinn Owen – 4:25.27
7th – Josie Carson – 4:41.67
14 – Tess Iler – 5:01.34
N/A – Meghan Underwood – DNF

Razorbacks hold off late charge from Kentucky, open series with win

Behind Isaiah Campbell’s solid seven innings and Casey Martin getting yet another inside-the-park homer, Arkansas downed Kentucky in Lexington on Friday night, 5-2.

Campbell threw 104 pitches in getting his eighth win of the season, striking out six and giving up five hits. He didn’t walk anybody and lowered his ERA to 2.54.

And there was Martin, who got the third inside-the-park homer of his career and second straight in a game, which has to be some sort of record. Most players never get one and now he has three, thanks to his speed … and some luck.

Friday night, Martin lined a pitch off the wall in center in the fifth inning, then scored when the centerfielder sailed into the wall and took a little to long to get the ball.

The Razorbacks had their first four batters reach on three base hits and a throwing error by the pitcher. Dominic Fletcher then hit a two-run single, Matt Goodheart came home on a passed ball and Jacob Nesbit scored on a fielder’s choice as the Hogs raced to a 4-0 lead.

Beat the Wildcats allowed the Hogs to keep a two-game lead in the SEC West.

Kevin Kopps relieved Campbell in the eighth, but couldn’t get anybody out and Matt Cronin came on to record four strikeouts and get Arkansas out of a jam to record his 10th save of the season.

The Razorbacks are supposed to play the second game Saturday at 1 p.m., but there is a 70% chance of rain in the Lexington, Kentucky, area Saturday afternoon.

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