CJ's Scoring Recap: Arkansas 4, Florida 3 (Game 2)
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Pregame Notes
The only change to Arkansas' lineup is at the top of the order, as Braydon Webb replaces Zack Gregory in left field and as the leadoff hitter.
Florida made only one change, as well, switching shortstop Josh Rivera and right fielder Sterlin Thompson.
Both lineups are listed below.
T-1st: Florida 2, Arkansas 0
A two-out double by Kris Armstrong put runners on second and third for Florida and then Kendrick Calilao drove them in with a single.
T-2nd: Florida 3, Arkansas 0
Sterlin Thompson led off the second inning with a towering home run off the Razorbacks' new facility beyond the right field wall.
B-2nd: Florida 3, Arkansas 2
The Razorbacks get on the board with an opposite-field home run by Christian Franklin. It was his 12th long ball of the season.
After three straight free passes - two walks and a HBP - by Florida starter Hunter Barco, Jalen Battles hit a sacrifice fly to score another run.
B-8th: Florida 3, Arkansas 3
Down to its final four outs, Arkansas ties it up on a two-out solo home run by Robert Moore in the eighth.
FINAL - Arkansas 4, Florida 3
Arkansas wins it on a walk-off double by pinch-hitter Charlie Welch.
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Arkansas | Florida |
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1. Braydon Webb - LF |
1. Jacob Young - LF |
2. Matt Goodheart - DH |
2. Nathan Hickey - C |
3. Cayden Wallace - RF |
3. Jud Fabian - CF |
4. Brady Slavens - 1B |
4. Kris Armstrong - DH |
5. Christian Franklin - CF |
5. Kendrick Calilao - 1B |
6. Robert Moore - 2B |
6. Kirby McMullen - 3B |
7. Cullen Smith - 3B |
7. Sterlin Thompson - RF |
8. Casey Opitz - C |
8. Josh Rivera - SS |
9. Jalen Battles - SS |
9. Cory Acton - 2B |
Pitching: RHP Caleb Bolden |
Pitching: LHP Hunter Barco |