TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- A clutch hit by Carson Shaddy in the ninth inning led the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville to an 8-5 victory over the University of Alabama on Sunday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
The victory gives the Razorbacks (21-6, 7-2) their third consecutive Southeastern Conference series victory. The last time Arkansas opened SEC series play 3-0 was in 2009.
Tied 5-5 in the top of the ninth, Alabama walked Dominic Fletcher, who hit a two-run single in the third inning, to load the bases with two outs. That's when Shaddy, who was 0 for 3 on the afternoon and 1 for 12 in the series, hit a two-run single to right field to give Arkansas a 7-5 lead.