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The Razorbacks completed a sweep of Kentucky, extending their winning streak to four series and locking in the seventh seed for the SEC Tournament. Key hitters delivered clutch performances, but the team’s defense remains a question mark.
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.
Arkansas will close out the 2026 regular season against Kentucky, hoping a 2‑1 series win will lock in a regional host spot.