FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – For the 10th time in program history and sixth time under head coach Dave Van Horn, Arkansas is headed to the College World Series after Monday afternoon’s 14-1 win over Ole Miss in Game 3 of the NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional.
Arkansas (46-18) jumped on Ole Miss (41-27) from the start with eight combined runs in the second through fourth innings. Heston Kjerstad, Casey Opitz and Trevor Ezell all came away with two-hit games. For Ezell, it capped an extraordinary weekend at the plate as he finished the super regional 7-for-14 (.500) with three doubles, a home run and four RBIs.
On the flip side, Arkansas starting pitcher Patrick Wicklander was not able to make it through two innings as he gave up an early first-inning run and then couldn’t get the final out in the second. However, Cody Scroggins relieved him with two outs in the second inning and went on to pitch 4.1 innings of scoreless relief, striking out eight, his most in a relief appearance this year.
The Razorbacks will be paired up with Florida State for the first game of the College World Series. Game information including date and time will be announced later.
NCAA Fayetteville Super Regional | Tournament Central
Arkansas wins series 2-1
Game 1: Arkansas 11, Ole Miss 2 | Box Score
Game 2: Ole Miss 13, Arkansas 5 | Box Score
Game 3: Arkansas 8, Ole Miss 1 | Box Score
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