Page 11 - Walker Stadium News Today

The No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks swept their second doubleheader in five days on Thursday, and this time they did it the hard way.

A change in the weather and the schedule has forced a change in pitching plans for the No. 7 Arkansas baseball team as it prepares to face Illinois-Chicago in a four-game set at Baum-Walker Stadium.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Like a safecracker trying to access loot, Arkansas baseball Coach Dave Van Horn has been juggling combinations, looking for the batting order that will open the vault of run production for the Razorbacks.

FAYETTEVILLE -- The University of Arkansas baseball team bounced back from a series-opening loss with a doubleheader sweep over Southeastern Louisiana behind dominant pitching by starters Hagen Smith and Jaxon Wiggins on Saturday.

Southeastern Louisiana limped into Northwest Arkansas with a .206 team batting average and a losing record.

Southeastern Louisiana limped into Northwest Arkansas with a .206 team batting average and a losing record.

The Arkansas Razorbacks will start finding out today if a one-game assault by the bats can have legs after their icy offensive start to the season.

The Arkansas Razorbacks will start finding out today if a one-game assault by the bats can have legs after their icy offensive start to the season.

The No. 6 Arkansas Razorbacks finally got a hit with the bases loaded, triggering a five-run fourth inning and an offensive explosion that propelled the Hogs to a 15-3 romp over Nebraska-Omaha on Wednesday.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Judging from Dave Van Horn's demeanor shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday in a room inside Dell Diamond, the 20-year University of Arkansas baseball coach was feeling equal parts relief, frustration and possibly even concern.