Scoring Recap: Arkansas 7, Alabama 3 (Game 1)
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Pregame Stuff
In a surprising move, Arkansas is starting redshirt sophomore right-hander Will McEntire. It will be his first career SEC start. Click here for a story about the change and here to watch HawgBeat's reaction to the news.
Freshman Peyton Stovall is back in the lineup, as well. He missed one weekend with a finger injury, but then remained out of the lineup for longer. It will be his first action since April 29, as he's missed the last nine games.
The two corner outfielders in Game 1 are Zack Gregory and Chris Lanzilli, with Brady Slavens at designated hitter.
Full lineups below.
B-2nd: Alabama 2, Arkansas 0
The Crimson Tide strike first, getting three straight hits to start the second inning. The third was an RBI double by Tommy Seidl.
McEntire bounced back with a strikeout and had Caden Rose in a 2-2 count before giving up an RBI single.
B-4th: Alabama 3, Arkansas 0
McEntire was close to a perfect fourth inning, but Caden Rose hit a two-out double and then scored on William Hamiter’s RBI single.
T-5th: Arkansas 5, Alabama 3
Garrett McMillan retired the first 12 Razorbacks he faced before a leadoff single by Chris Lanzilli to start the fifth. Then, with two outs, Peyton Stovall hit a two-run home run to get Arkansas on the board.
After a hit by Jalen Battles and walk by Zack Gregory, Cayden Wallace gave the Razorbacks the lead with a three-run home run.
T-9th: Arkansas 7, Alabama 3
Jalen Battles gives Arkansas two crucial insurance runs with a two-out double in the ninth. That doubles the Razorbacks' lead.
FINAL - Arkansas 7, Alabama 3
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Arkansas (37-14, 17-10) at Alabama (27-24, 10-16)
First pitch: 6 p.m. CT
Stream: SEC Network-Plus (link)
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Pitching matchup
ARK: R-So. RHP Will McEntire (6 G/4 GS, 1.96 ERA, 25 K/11 BB, 23 IP)
ALA: Jr. RHP Garrett McMillan (13 G/13 GS, 3.51 ERA, 77 K/22 BB, 77 IP)
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| Arkansas | Alabama |
|---|---|
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1. Cayden Wallace - 3B |
1. Caden Rose - CF |
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2. Michael Turner - C |
2. William Hamiter - DH |
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3. Robert Moore - 2B |
3. Drew Williamson - 1B |
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4. Chris Lanzilli - RF |
4. Dominic Tamez - C |
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5. Brady Slavens - DH |
5. Zane Denton - 3B |
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6. Braydon Webb - CF |
6. Andrew Pinckney - RF |
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7. Peyton Stovall - 1B |
7. Jim Jarvis - SS |
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8. Jalen Battles - SS |
8. Tommy Seidl - LF |
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9. Zack Gregory - LF |
9. Bryce Eblin - 2B |
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Pitching: RHP Will McEntire |
Pitching: RHP Garrett McMillan |