#6 Arkansas Looks to Continue In-State Dominance against UAPB
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 6 Arkansas (23-7) looks to continue its in-state dominance this week in a seven-inning doubleheader against UAPB (7-19-1).
First pitch in the twin bill between the Razorbacks and Golden Lions is set for 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Baum-Walker Stadium. Game two of the doubleheader will start approximately 45 minutes following the conclusion of game one.
The Razorbacks have won their last nine games against in-state opponents dating back to the 2019 season, including a 6-0 mark in 2021. Arkansas took down Little Rock, 16-8, in the first Natural State matchup this season before blasting past UCA, 21-9, one week ago.
Schedule
3 p.m. Tuesday, April 11
vs. UAPB – SEC Network+ – Listen – Live Stats
TBD Tuesday, April 11
vs. UAPB – SEC Network+ – Listen – Live Stats
Tune In
Tuesday’s games will stream on SEC Network+ with Brett Dolan and Troy Eklund handling play-by-play and analyst duties, respectively. Fans can catch all the action through the ESPN app on smartphones, computers and tablets or via Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
Both games of the midweek series can also be heard on the Razorback Sports Network from Learfield/IMG, including locally in Fayetteville on 92.1 FM, with Phil Elson (play-by-play) and Razorback great Bubba Carpenter (analyst) on the call. A full list of radio affiliates is available here.
Matchups
Game 1
Arkansas RHP Kole Ramage (0-2, 5.04 ERA) vs. UAPB TBA
Game 2
Arkansas TBA vs. UAPB TBA
Series History
Tuesday’s doubleheader between Arkansas and UAPB will mark the fourth and fifth games the two teams have played against each since 1960. The Hogs have won all three previous games in commanding fashion, outscoring the Golden Lions by a 54-9 margin.
Leading Off
- Arkansas has won 13 consecutive midweek games, including all five of its midweek contests this season.
- The Razorbacks are ranked third nationally and first in the SEC in fielding percentage (.985), committing only 17 errors in 30 games this season.
- RHP Kole Ramage will mark his first start of the 2022 campaign in Tuesday’s opener. The veteran right-hander, who has made 10 starts over his five-year career as a Razorback, struck out four in a scoreless two-inning start against UAPB last season.
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