No. 6 Arkansas used timely hitting and steady pitching to handle Oral Roberts on Tuesday night, earning a 10-2 victory in a midweek matchup at Baum-Walker Stadium.
The Razorbacks put together multiple scoring bursts and received strong performances across the lineup to improve their early-season record.
The win pushed Arkansas to 10-3 overall and gave the club a 3-1 record in midweek contests this season.
The Hogs had previously defeated Tarleton State and split a pair of games with Arkansas State before Tuesday’s meeting with the Golden Eagles.
Oral Roberts struck first with a run in the top of the second inning, briefly putting the visitors ahead. The Razorbacks quickly answered in the bottom half of the frame, using a string of hits to take control of the game.
Zack Stewart played a key role in that response. The Arkansas outfielder finished the night 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a walk, helping ignite the offense early and keep pressure on the Oral Roberts pitching staff throughout the game.
Stewart’s RBI single began a four-run inning that flipped the momentum. By the time the inning ended, the Razorbacks had turned a deficit into a comfortable 4-1 lead.
Arkansas never gave that advantage back.
Big offensive frames fuel Arkansas victory
The Hogs continued building their lead in the middle innings, adding another surge in the fourth. TJ Pompey opened the inning with his first home run of the season, a shot that energized the crowd and set the tone for another rally.
Later in the inning, Kuhio Aloy delivered one of the biggest swings of the night. The Razorbacks’ designated hitter lined a double into the left-center field gap that brought home two runs.
That hit pushed Arkansas further in front and highlighted Aloy’s productive performance. He finished the game 2-for-4 with a double and four RBIs.
Aloy’s contributions didn’t stop there. He later crossed the plate on a wild pitch, giving the Razorbacks an 8-1 advantage as the offense continued to pile up runs.
The Hogs added two more runs in the fifth inning. A wild pitch allowed one run to score, and Aloy capped the scoring with an RBI groundout that pushed the lead to 10-1.
Four Arkansas hitters recorded multi-hit games in the contest. Stewart led the way with three hits, while Ryder Helfrick and Maika Niu also contributed multiple hits to support the lineup’s balanced attack.
Helfrick reached base several times and finished 2-for-2 with two walks. The catcher has been one of the team’s most productive hitters early in the season and continued that trend in the win.
Razorback pitchers combine for strong outing
While the offense generated runs, the Arkansas pitching staff delivered a steady performance that kept the Golden Eagles from mounting a comeback.
James DeCremer made his second start of the season and worked the first two innings. The right-hander allowed one run while recording a strikeout before handing the ball to the bullpen.
Reliever Ethan McElvain earned the win and improved to 2-0 on the year. He tossed a scoreless inning and struck out three batters during his outing.
The Razorbacks used several arms in relief to cover the remainder of the game. Tate McGuire, Jackson Kircher, Mark Brissey and Jordan Martin each delivered scoreless appearances.
Martin, a true freshman, made his collegiate debut and worked a clean inning.
Overall, Arkansas pitchers combined for 11 strikeouts across nine innings while allowing just two runs.
Oral Roberts scored its second run in the seventh inning on a solo home run, but by that point the Razorbacks already had the game firmly in hand.
Razorbacks continue homestand
With the victory secured, the Hogs shifted their attention to the upcoming weekend series. Arkansas will host Stetson in a four-game set beginning Friday at Baum-Walker Stadium.
The series will mark the final non-conference weekend matchup of the regular season for the Razorbacks. Arkansas has been dominant in those situations at home, entering the weekend with a long streak of non-conference weekend series wins in Fayetteville.
Tuesday’s win showed the type of balance Arkansas hopes to maintain as the season moves forward. The Razorbacks combined timely hitting, depth at the plate and strong bullpen work to secure the midweek victory.
If that formula continues, the Hogs could carry momentum into the upcoming weekend series and deeper into the season.
