The No. 2 Arkansas Razorbacks secured a 6-4 extra-inning victory against the No. 14 Vanderbilt Commodores at Hawkins Field in Nashville, Tennessee, marking their first series win against Vanderbilt since 2017 and the first series win in Nashville since 2010. Arkansas first baseman Cam Kozeal hit his third home run of the weekend, leading the team with three RBIs. Starting pitcher Gabe Gaeckle delivered a strong performance, allowing two earned runs with seven strikeouts. Right-handed relief pitcher Aiden Jimenez struck out four batters in 3.1 innings, securing the win. Justin Thomas Jr. and Brent Iredale contributed offensively with a solo home run and an RBI, respectively.
The game remained tied until the 10th inning when Arkansas scored three runs to take a 6-3 lead. Vanderbilt threatened with runners on the corners in the bottom of the 10th, but Jimenez closed the door to secure the series victory for the Razorbacks. The two teams will face off for Game 3 of the series on Sunday at Hawkins Field.
The win highlights Arkansas’s strong performance and determination, setting the stage for an exciting matchup in the next game. Fans can catch the action live on SEC Network at 1 p.m. CT. Arkansas continues to show why they are a force to be reckoned with in college baseball.
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