( Andy Shupe)
Arkansas pitcher Connor Noland (13) throws as a Kentucky base runner takes a lead at first base during a game Friday, March 18, 2022, in Fayetteville.
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas’ starting pitchers allowed Kentucky to reach base in 16 of 19 innings they pitched last weekend at Baum-Walker Stadium.
But the Wildcats’ lineup, which ranked in the top 12 nationally in batting average and runs scored before the series, managed only 4 runs total against Connor Noland, Hagen Smith and Jaxon Wiggins, who pitched a combined 18 1/3 innings.
The Razorbacks’ pitchers, including relievers, were masterful with runners on base during their first SEC series.