CJ's Scoring Recap: NC State 6, Arkansas 5 (Game 2)
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Pregame Notes
Christian Franklin (strep throat) is not in the starting lineup for a second straight game. Both teams are using the same lineups as Friday's game.
T-2nd: Arkansas 2, NC State 0
After a leadoff walk by Brady Slavens, Arkansas started the scoring with a two-run home run by Charlie Welch.
B-3rd: Arkansas 2, NC State 1
After back-to-back singles to start the inning, North Carolina State used a sacrifice bunt to move the runners to second and third. That set up an RBI ground out by Tyler McDonough.
B-4th: NC State 5, Arkansas 2
The Wolfpack have regained the lead on a two-run home run by Jose Torres. Luca Tresh followed with a home run of his own. After a ground out, Vojtech Mensik launched a homer.
B-6th: NC State 6, Arkansas 2
North Carolina State scratches across another run in the sixth, using a sacrifice bunt to set up an RBI ground out by J.T. Jarrett.
T-7th: NC State 6, Arkansas 5
Sam Highfill had retired 16 straight batters before Brady Slavens took him deep for a solo home run in the seventh.
With runners on the corners, it looked like North Carolina State would get out of the inning with a ground out by Case Opitz, but the shortstop's throw took the first baseman off the bag and Opitz was safe. That allowed a run to score.
Given more life, Arkansas added another run on an RBI single by Jalen Battles.
FINAL - NC State 6, Arkansas 5
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| Arkansas | N.C. State |
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1. Braydon Webb - CF |
1. Austin Murr - 1B |
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2. Matt Goodheart - RF |
2. Tyler McDonough - CF |
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3. Cayden Wallace - LF |
3. Jonny Butler - LF |
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4. Brady Slavens - 1B |
4. Terrell Tatum - DH |
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5. Charlie Welch - DH |
5. Jose Torres - SS |
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6. Robert Moore - 2B |
6. Luca Tresh - C |
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7. Cullen Smith - 3B |
7. Devonte Brown - RF |
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8. Casey Opitz - C |
8. Vojtech Mensik - 3B |
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9. Jalen Battles - SS |
9. J.T. Jarrett - 2B |
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Pitching: LHP Lael Lockhart |
Pitching: RHP Sam Highfill |