Razorbacks Return to Baum-Walker Stadium

FAYETTEVILLE — The No. 5 Arkansas Razorbacks (3-1) kick off an 18-game homestand this weekend, hosting Xavier (2-2) at Baum-Walker Stadium. This marks the start of the home schedule for Arkansas, following a series in Arlington, Texas.

Arkansas is looking to build on a winning weekend where they defeated Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, and Tarleton State, despite a loss to No. 10 TCU.

Areas for Improvement

Despite the winning record, Head Coach Dave Van Horn has identified areas for improvement. The Razorbacks struggled with runners in scoring position, going 4-for-42 across the final three games in Arlington. They also struck out 46 times during that stretch.

You’ve got to fight to stay alive and obviously with two strikes you’ve got to cut down on your swing a little bit, for the most part, Dave Van Horn

Series Schedule & Broadcast Information

All three games will be streamed on SEC Network+.

• Game 1: Friday, Feb. 20, 3 p.m. CT
• Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 21, 1 p.m. CT
• Game 3: Sunday, Feb. 22, Noon CT

Probable Pitching Matchups

Here are the expected starting pitchers for each game:

• Friday: Gabe Gaeckle (0-0, 2.08 ERA) vs. Ryan Piech (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
• Saturday: Hunter Dietz (0-1, 18.00 ERA) vs. Jack Nobe (0-0, 2.08 ERA)
• Sunday: Colin Fisher (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Jack DetTenne (0-1, 8.10 ERA)

Xavier’s Recent Performance

The Musketeers opened the season with a road series win at East Carolina before suffering a midweek loss to No. 11 Louisville.

Live Updates

Follow along for live updates throughout the weekend.

Game 1 Updates

• Fifth Inning: Josh Stonehouse hits a solo home run for Xavier. Arkansas leads 3-1. Gabe Gaeckle’s day is likely done after 77 pitches.
• Fourth Inning: Ryan Piech strikes out the side, retiring 11 straight batters with nine strikeouts. Gabe Gaeckle strands runners on the corners.
• Third Inning: Three up and three down for Arkansas.
• Second Inning: Ryan Piech strikes out the side. A 1-3-6-2-5 double play ends the inning for Arkansas.
• First Inning: Camden Kozeal hits a three-run home run for Arkansas. Gabe Gaeckle strikes out the side.

Upcoming Schedule

Here are the next five games on Arkansas’ schedule: