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Bottom 1st - USC 1, Arkansas 0

Connor Noland's first earned run allowed in his career is a one-out solo home run by Chase Bushor. He had given up three unearned runs last weekend against Eastern Illinois.

Top 2nd - Arkansas 1, USC 1

Just as he did last night, Christian Franklin delivers a two-out RBI out of the nine-hole. This time it's a double to score Jacob Nesbit, who reached on a two-out single, from first.

Bottom 2nd - USC 2, Arkansas 1

Back-to-back walks by Noland comes back to haunt him as he gives up a two-out RBI single to John Thomas, the nine-hole batter.

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