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Published May 31, 2019
LIVE COMMENTARY: Diamond Hogs vs. Central Conn. (Fayetteville Regional)
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Game 1 - Arkansas vs. Central Connecticut State

First pitch: 1:06 p.m. CT

Live stream: ESPN3 (Click here - SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED)

Listen: Click here (FREE)

As always, you can join hundreds of other Arkansas fans in our world-famous game thread, where you can follow live updates and commentary, plus get involved in the conversation.

Game 2 - California vs. TCU

First pitch: 6:06 p.m. CT

Live stream: ESPN3 (Click here - SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED)

Listen: Click here (TCU broadcast)

In-depth Fayetteville Regional previews

No. 2 seed California

No. 3 seed TCU

No. 4 seed Central Connecticut State

~Projected starting lineups

~Each team's ace and star player

~Common opponents with Arkansas

~Side-by-side statistical comparison

~More!

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Bottom 2nd - Arkansas 2, Central Connecticut 0

The Razorbacks used back-to-back singles to set up an RBI ground out by Casey Opitz for the game's first run. A wild pitch allowed the second run to score.

Top 4th - Arkansas 2, Central Connecticut 1

The Blue Devils benefit from a bloop single that falls just inside the left field line, putting runners the corners. TT Bowens got them on the board with a sacrifice fly.

Bottom 4th - Arkansas 3, Central Connecticut 1

Heston Kjerstad got that run back by launching a monster home run to start the fourth inning.

Bottom 5th - Arkansas 6, Central Connecticut 1

Central Connecticut's center fielder can't make a diving catch, so Matt Goodheart gets an RBI double. That kept the inning alive and Dominic Fletcher and Kjerstad each drove in another run.

Top 6th - Arkansas 6, Central Connecticut 2

The Blue Devils take advantage of three errors by Arkansas, scoring one run.

Bottom 6th - Arkansas 9, Central Connecticut 2

After RBI singles by Christian Franklin and Trevor Ezell, the Razorbacks scored another run on a throwing error.

Top 8th - Arkansas 9, Central Connecticut 5

Bowens crushed the first pitch he saw from Marshall Denton for a three-run homer.

Bottom 8th - Arkansas 11, Central Connecticut 5

Ezell added a two-run home run for good measure.

FINAL - Arkansas 11, Central Connecticut 5

Starting Lineups (Game 1)
Central ConnecticutArkansas

1. Chandler Debrosse - 2B

1. Trevor Ezell - 1B

2. Sam Loda - C

2. Casey Martin - SS

3. TT Bowens - 1B

3. Matt Goodheart - DH

4. Dave Matthews - RF

4. Dominic Fletcher - CF

5. Buddy Dewaine - 3B

5. Heston Kjerstad - RF

6. Jake Siracusa - DH

6. Jack Kenley - 2B

7. Peyton Stephens - LF

7. Casey Opitz - C

8. Chris Kanios - CF

8. Jacob Nesbit - 3B

9. Matt Bertochi - SS

9. Christian Franklin - LF

Pitching: RHP Brandon Fox

Pitching: RHP Connor Noland