LSU 12, Arkansas 2 -- FINAL
Arkansas made a few defensive replacements to begin the inning. Jayson Jones moved to third as Coll shifted to shortstop. Peyton Holt replaced Stovall at second.
Three straight singles brings in RHP Gage Wood from the Arkansas bullpen.
Wood allowed a single, hit his next batter and surrendered a game-ending sac fly.
LSU 9, Arkansas 2 -- Middle 7th Inning
Floyd struck out Bolton and that will be the end of his day. He recovered from a rough first inning to shut down the Arkansas offense for the rest of his outing.
The LSU starter retired 10 of his last 11 batters. He allowed just 3 hits and 2 walks on 108 pitches.
LSU 9, Arkansas 2 -- End 6th Inning
Ledbetter conceded a pair of runs on two sac flys following back-to-back singles to start the inning.
LSU is out-hitting Arkansas 12-2 this afternoon.
LSU 7, Arkansas 2 -- Middle 6th Inning
The Razorback got the leadoff man on base after a single by Diggs. However, Floyd still only faced the minimum.
He erased the runner on an inning-ending double play off the bat of Polk. Arkansas has left six runners on base today.
LSU 7, Arkansas 2 -- End 5th Inning
The Tigers are hitting the seams off the ball when they make contact.
Crews launched a solo home run to begin the frame and White doubled to left-center on the next at-bat.
RHP Austin Ledbetter will take over on the mound with one out and a runner in scoring position.
McEntire did not have his best stuff today, allowing 7 runs on 9 hits and 1 walk. He struck out just 2 batters on 91 pitches.
The Tigers tacked on another run on a wild pitch.
LSU 5, Arkansas 2 -- Middle 5th Inning
Three up, three down for Arkansas once again.
Floyd has settled into a nice groove retiring 7 Razorbacks in a row.
LSU 5, Arkansas 2 -- End 4th Inning
McEntire matched the 1-2-3 inning with one of his own. He needed just four pitches.
Dave Van Horn mentioned on the telecast that his plan is to stick with the starter as long as he can.
LSU 5, Arkansas 2 -- Middle 4th Inning
Arkansas was sent down in order for a quick 1-2-3 inning.
The Razorback offense has struggled outside of the 1st inning home run.
LSU 5, Arkansas 2 -- End 3rd Inning
The Tigers continue to pile up extra-base hits against Arkansas.
LSU smoked a one-double and then drove the run home through a triple with two outs. McEntire has allowed 5 XBH through 3 innings.
LSU 4, Arkansas 2 -- Middle 3rd Inning
Floyd's control issues flared up again as he flirted with danger in the third. He hit Wegner to begin the inning and then loaded the bases after a pair of walks to Bohrofen and Coll.
The LSU starter escaped the jam with a swinging strikeout of Hudson Polk.
LSU 4, Arkansas 2 -- End 2nd Inning
McEntire issued a leadoff walk and the run came around to score on a one-out double to center. Josenberger slipped after he had gathered the ball and was beginning to throw.
Gavin Dugas fell behind 0-2 before working a full count and belting a go-ahead home run over the left field wall. The Tigers go back-to-back with two outs. Tre Morgan's home run nearly cleared the right-field bleachers.
Arkansas 2, LSU 0 -- Middle 2nd Inning
Hudson Polk reached on a leadoff single but Arkansas failed to advance him.
John Bolton and Josenberger both got ahead in the count before flying out. Stovall grounded out to first base to end the inning.
Arkansas 2, LSU 0 -- End 1st Inning
Will McEntire struck out his first batter on three pitches. LSU left fielder Tre Morgan recorded a loud second out on a fly ball to the warning track.
Top-prospect Dylan Crews reached on a two-out single. He's hit safely in 21 consecutive games.
Tommy White singled as well but the Tigers stranded both runners after McEntire induced an inning-ending groundout.
Arkansas 2, LSU 0 -- Middle 1st Inning
The Razorbacks jump ahead early in this one on a two-run homer from Jared Wegner. The Creighton transfer leads the Razorbacks with 10 home runs and 37 RBI.
Tavian Josenberger reached on an error at first base to begin the contest.
After the home run, Floyd struggled with command and drilled Slavens and Bohrofen in consecutive at-bats. Arkansas stranded the runners after back-to-back strikeouts of Kendall Diggs and Harold Coll.
Pregame:
Due to inclement weather in tomorrow's forecast, Arkansas and LSU are partaking in a doubleheader today. Both games are scheduled for innings with Game 2 starting at 1 p.m. and Game 3 at 6:30 p.m.
The Razorbacks are riding a 15-game win streak after taking the series opener against LSU by a score of 9-3 in 10 innings. It is the longest string of victories the Razorbacks have recorded since Dave Van Horn took the helm in 2003.
With a win, Arkansas would secure its fourth consecutive series win against the Tigers. It would also be the first time in Arkansas history that the Hogs won back-to-back series in Baton Rouge.
Pitching matchup: Arkansas RHP Will McEntire vs. LSU RHP Ty Floyd
Lineup:
1. Josenberger CF
2. Stovall 2B
3. Wegner LF
4. Slavens 1B
5. Bohrofen RF
6. Diggs 1B
7. Coll 3B
8. Polk C
9. Bolton SS