Pokes' fans were given a treat Tuesday night as the 18th ranked Cowboys defeated the 15th ranked Arkansas Hogs 5-4 in a non-conference midweek matchup. With the win the Pokes improve to 18-7 (3-0) and extend their win streak to five. The Hogs drop to 18-7 (3-3) following the loss.
Jacob Chappell's run-scoring GIDP in the seventh proved to be the difference as it gave the Pokes a 4-3 lead that they never relinquished. The Hogs didn't go down without a fight, however. Arkansas placed the tying run on second with just one out in the final frame but a strikeout and groundout by the next two batters secured the win for the Cowboys and a fourth save for Tyler Buffett.