
Razorbacks Rally Past Wildcats in Thrilling 5-4 Victory
Arkansas broke a four-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over Kentucky, highlighted by a dramatic injury to Braxton Van Cleave and a clutch performance from Ethan McElvain.
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Arkansas broke a four-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over Kentucky, highlighted by a dramatic injury to Braxton Van Cleave and a clutch performance from Ethan McElvain.

Braxton Van Cleave was taken off on a stretcher after a collision in the third inning, while Arkansas’ Ethan McElvain delivered a seven‑strikeout outing and Zack Stewart’s solo homer secured a 5‑4 win.
Arkansas fell 4-3 to Kentucky in the opener, but a strong pitching rotation and timely hitting set the stage for a potential comeback in Game 2.
During a May 15 game, Kentucky outfielder Braxton Van Cleave was stretchered off after colliding with an Arkansas defender, prompting coach Dave Van Horn to comment on the incident and sparking a broader conversation about safety in college baseball.
The Razorbacks' five-game streak of opening-game wins in SEC play was snapped as Kentucky edged Arkansas 5-4, with key performances from Ethan Hindle and Jaxon Jelkin.

A 4‑3 victory over Arkansas, fueled by Ethan Hindle’s two‑run homer and solid contributions from Tyler Bell, Braxton Van Cleave, and a reliable bullpen, gives Kentucky a 13th win and a historic path to the postseason.