A Night of Milestones in the Lawrence Regional
Arkansas center fielder Maika Niu delivered a breakout performance, recording his first four‑hit game as a Razorback and driving in four runs in a 9‑5 victory over Missouri State.
Niu reached base in all five of his plate appearances, delivering key singles in the fourth, fifth, sixth and eighth innings that helped the Razorbacks pull away.
Outfielder TJ Pompey made a pivotal defensive play in the fourth inning, cutting off a potential rally for the Bears and preserving Arkansas’ lead.
Starting pitcher Gabe Gaeckle not only earned the win but also notched his 233rd career strikeout, moving into eighth place on the Razorbacks’ all‑time leaderboard.
The game also featured record‑setting moments for the Kansas Jayhawks, where Tyson LeBlanc hit his 105th home run of the season and Daniel Osorio matched the previous single‑season record with a solo shot.
Dominic Voegele cemented his place in program history by setting the single‑season strikeout record with 117, a performance that has positioned him as the No. 296 overall prospect in the upcoming MLB Draft.
Missouri State starter Max Knight turned in his best outing of the series, limiting Arkansas to one run on four hits and three walks over seven innings.
Veteran right‑hander Tag Andrews was credited with the win as Little Rock upset ninth‑seeded Southern Miss 7‑4, highlighting the depth of pitching talent across the regional field.