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The No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks are gearing up to face off against the No. 3 LSU Tigers in a significant Southeastern Conference series at Alex Box Stadium. With a stellar record of 40 wins and just 9 losses, Arkansas leads the nation in wins this season. As the Razorbacks aim for an exceptional conference record, this weekend’s series presents a pivotal moment in their journey, showcasing the historic rivalry between the two teams.
Baton Rouge – The No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks are set to face the No. 3 LSU Tigers in a pivotal Southeastern Conference (SEC) series this weekend at Alex Box Stadium, marking a significant moment in the 2025 college baseball season. With a record of 40 wins and only 9 losses, Arkansas has established itself as the first team in the nation to reach the 40-win milestone this year.
The series begins on Friday, May 9, with the opener scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on SEC Network+. Noteworthy commentators for the opening game include Lyn Rollins providing play-by-play commentary and Ben McDonald serving as an analyst. Arkansas will continue its series on Saturday at 5:30 p.m., broadcasted on SEC Network, with commentary led by Dave Neal and McDonald again. The final game of the series is set for Sunday at 3 p.m., although the starting pitchers for both teams have yet to be announced.
Arkansas currently ranks second in the SEC standings, trailing first-place Texas by two games, with only six conference games left to play. This weekend presents an opportunity for Arkansas to secure its best conference record in 27 games, aiming for a 20-7 record, which would match their previous best set in 1999. The Razorbacks have achieved a commendable 17-7 record in SEC play so far this season, a feat that marks the sixth time in program history they have reached this milestone.
Historically, Arkansas has faced challenges against LSU, with an overall record of 44-77 against the Tigers since 1960. Particularly in Baton Rouge, Arkansas has historically struggled, holding a 15-39 record. However, recent performances suggest a shift in dynamics, with Arkansas going 12-4 against LSU in their last 16 matchups since 2019. Additionally, the Razorbacks swept the Tigers in their last encounter at Baum-Walker Stadium, and they are currently on a program-record-tying four-game winning streak against LSU.
Arkansas’s impressive performance throughout the season has set a significant standard, as the team aims for its eighth consecutive season with 40 or more wins. Remarkably, Arkansas is the only SEC program to achieve this feat during the last eight full seasons. The Razorbacks also made history by maintaining a 20-win mark in SEC play for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024), a first in the program’s history.
A key aspect contributing to Arkansas’s success this season is its offensive power, having amassed 102 home runs through 49 games, ranking fifth nationally and marking third in the program’s single-season history. Wehiwa Aloy, the Razorbacks’ shortstop, leads the team with an impressive .376 batting average and 17 home runs, playing a crucial role in the offensive lineup.
As the weekend series approaches, Arkansas looks to secure its standing further. A sweep against LSU would not only strengthen their position in the SEC standings but also continue their streak of winning 18 or more SEC games for eight consecutive seasons. For the pitching matchups this weekend, Arkansas has LHP Zach Root (6-3, 3.95 ERA) slated to start the opener against LSU’s LHP Kade Anderson (6-1, 3.57 ERA). On Saturday, RHP Gage Wood (1-0, 3.77 ERA) will face LSU’s RHP Anthony Eyanson (7-2, 3.16 ERA), with Sunday’s pitchers still to be confirmed for both teams.
The series promises to be a competitive and significant battle in the SEC landscape as Arkansas and LSU vie for supremacy in this storied rivalry, showcasing talent and determination on both sides.
The weekend series will be broadcast on the Razorback Sports Network, with local broadcasts available in Fayetteville on 92.1 FM and through the Razorback app.
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