Razorbacks return to winning ways against Arkansas Little-Rock

Hogs take out SEC frustrations on in-state opponent in another non-conference run-rule win

Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher Tate McGuire throws a pitch in the first inning against the Little Rock Trojans at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark. | Andy Hodges-Hogs on SI Images

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — After a pair of frustrating losses to Texas A&M in No. 4 Arkansas' most recent SEC series, the Razorbacks showed no mercy against the Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans in a 10-0 run-rule win in seven innings on 11 hits.

"I give our team a lot of credit for what they did tonight," coach Dave Van Horn said about not overlooking the midweek for their next SEC series against Florida. "They stayed focused, they took care of business and all their bags for Florida are piled outside our locker room and the bus has probably already picked them up and are on their way now."

Little Rock didn't help its cause with five errors, including three in Arkansas' four-run third. Three of the five errors directly led to Razorback runs.

Brent Iredale opened the scoring in the second with a solo homer to right for his 50th RBI of the year. He is the second Razorbacks to cross the 50-RBI mark, joining Kuhio Aloy (57).

His night was cut short but was hit on the wrist with a pitch in his next at-bat before being removed from the game after just three innings.

HR No. 11 & RBI No. 50 for @BrentIredale pic.twitter.com/yPyFkLHzYz

— Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) April 23, 2025

Seven of the nine starters recorded a hit as the Razorbacks outhit the the Trojans 11-3. Second baseman Gabe Fraser and first baseman Cam Kozeal both had multi-hit days.

Tate McGuire, starting for the fourth straight midweek, benefited from the early run support and turned in his first scoreless outing as a starter with five shutout innings.

McGuire walked the first two batters of the night, but a line drive double play right at the shortstop Wehiwa Aloy allowed him to escape the first inning unscathed. Aloy flipped the ball to a waiting Fraser at second base to double off the runner.

"That was awesome," McGuire said. "It was really nice to see. It put a lot of weight off the shoulders seeing tha double-play with Fraser and Wehiwa. I’m going to have to get him some ice cream tonight." 

McGuire rebounded and gave the Hogs 15 outs on just 67 pitches.

"You learn a little bit every time you go out there," McGuire said. "The big thing is just be aggressive. Throw stuff down the middle and let them get themselves out and let the defense work. I’ve found that’s the best way to give your team a chance to win. "

Tate records his first K of the night pic.twitter.com/b7ElPn12Kr

— Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) April 22, 2025

Dylan Carter and Carson Wiggins pitched a scoreless inning in relief each to complete Arkansas' fourth shutout of the season.

Arkansas will conclude the home midweek slate against Little Rock 5 p.m. Wednesday. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network.

News and Notes:

Long Awaited Return
Van Horn announced on the pregame radio show that lefty Hunter Dietz should pitch at some point during the series. Dietz has just two career appearances in a Razorback uniform. It's been over a full calendar year since he last appeared on the mound on April 9, 2024 against San Jose State. He was subsequently shut down and required surgery to fix bone-related damage in his elbow.

"He’s ready to go," Van Horn said. "Is he, two falls ago, that good? Not yet, but hopefully he’ll get back and he can really help us."

Homerless Streak Over:
Iredale broke his 0-fer streak at the plate last weekend against Texas A&M. His second inning homer finally broke his long home run drought. He hadn't hit a homer in 40 at-bats. The drought spanned 17 days and was his first homer since April 5 against Mizzou. He is now tied for third on the team in homers with Kuhio Aloy (11).