
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.

Kentucky’s baseball team earned a hard‑fought 4‑3 victory over Arkansas on Thursday, a win that cemented its 13th conference triumph and secured a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
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.
Arkansas will close out the 2026 regular season against Kentucky, hoping a 2‑1 series win will lock in a regional host spot.