FAYETTEVILLE -- Eastern Illinois right-hander Will Klein had to tip his cap to University of Arkansas three-hole hitter Heston Kjerstad after Friday's season opener at Baum-Walker Stadium.
Kjerstad went 3 for 4 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI to lead the No. 5 Razorbacks to a 5-1 victory.
"The plan on him was to try not to let him hit it," Klein said.
Kjerstad victimized Klein with a two-strike RBI single into the hole on the left side in the first inning, then pulled a solo home run into the Eastern Illinois bullpen during the Hogs' three-run fifth inning.