Arkansas Baseball Secures Series Victory Over Oklahoma with Explosive Eighth-Inning Rally FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A dramatic seven-run eighth inning propelled No. 17 Arkansas to a 12-8 come-from-behind victory over No. 24 Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon at Baum-Walker Stadium, clinching the three-game series. The win marked a significant milestone for the Razorbacks, who improved to 6-3 in SEC weekend series and extended their home series record to 3-2 this season. Arkansas will now close out its regular season and SEC schedule with a three-game series against Kentucky next weekend. Oklahoma entered the bottom of the eighth inning with an 8-5 lead, but Arkansas orchestrated a game-changing turnaround by scoring seven runs in the frame. The seventh-inning surge included six hits—five singles and a double—alongside a walk and a defensive error that allowed the Razorbacks to capitalize on the Sooners’ misstep. The rally gave Arkansas a 12-8 advantage, shifting the momentum entirely in their favor. The eighth inning began with consecutive runs batted in (RBI) from Kuhio Aloy, Nolan Souza, and Maika Niu, who tied the game at 8-8 with one out. Zack Stewart then delivered the go-ahead two-run double down the right field line, putting Arkansas ahead 10-8. The inning continued with back-to-back RBI singles by Carter Rutenbar and Damian Ruiz, extending the lead to four runs. Arkansas’ offensive explosion totaled 12 runs on nine hits and 11 walks. Camden Kozeal and Ryder Helfrick each drew three walks, while Niu contributed two hits, including a home run, and three RBI. His second consecutive game with a home run highlighted his growing role in the lineup. TJ Pompey, the Razorback third baseman, added his 12th home run of the season in the second inning, showcasing his power-hitting prowess.#sooner #oklahoma #razorbacks #arkansas_baseball #baum_walker_stadium
Arkansas Baseball Secures 12-8 Victory Over Oklahoma in Thrilling Eighth Inning The Arkansas baseball team overcame a late deficit with a 7-run eighth inning to defeat 21st-ranked Oklahoma 12-8 on Saturday at Baum-Walker Stadium. The 18th-ranked Razorbacks, now leading the series against the Sooners, will attempt to sweep the two-game series on Sunday. The game, which was originally scheduled for 1 p.m., may be affected by a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Arkansas took an early 3-1 lead in the second inning. Maika Niu hit an opposite-field home run 406 feet to right field, tying the game. TJ Pompey followed with a 420-foot home run to left-center field, hit with an exit velocity of 115 mph, giving Arkansas the advantage. Oklahoma responded in the sixth inning with Kyle Branch’s 2-run homer, which traveled 412 feet to left-center field, tying the game at 5-5. The Sooners extended their lead to 7-5 in the seventh inning. Jason Walk and Camden Johnson hit back-to-back singles against reliever Parker Coil, forcing a pitching change. Deiten LaChance plated both runners with an RBI double to right-center field in the first at-bat against Steele Eaves. Oklahoma’s dominance continued into the eighth inning, as Dasan Harris, who had only homered twice prior to the game, hit his second home run of the day to right field, giving the Sooners an 8-5 lead. Arkansas’ offense exploded in the eighth inning. Camden Kozeal led off with a 1-out walk against Oklahoma’s Jackson Cleveland. Ryder Helfrick followed with a single, and the Razorbacks’ rally began when shortstop Jaxon Willits failed to handle a 109 mph grounder from Kuhio Aloy, cutting Oklahoma’s lead to 8-6.#arkansas_baseball #oklahoma_baseball #baum_walker_stadium #tj_pompey #camden_kozeal
