Arkansas and Tennessee Clash in NCAA Baseball Showdown Sunday

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Razorbacks will host the Tennessee Volunteers in a highly anticipated NCAA baseball matchup on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Baum-Walker Stadium. This game is crucial for both teams as Arkansas aims to clinch a spot in the College World Series, while Tennessee seeks to force a decisive third game.

Arkansas enters the contest with a stellar record of 47-13, having won four consecutive games. In contrast, Tennessee holds a record of 46-18 and comes off a one-game losing streak.

The last meeting between the two teams saw Arkansas edge Tennessee with a tight 4-3 victory on Saturday, adding momentum to the Razorbacks. Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn, now in his 23rd season, has a career record of 930-470 with the Razorbacks. Tennessee’s coach Tony Vitello has achieved a 331-129 record in his eighth season at the helm.

This matchup marks a historic series, with Arkansas leading 45-29 overall against Tennessee. The game is set to be broadcast on ESPN, featuring Tom Hart, Kyle Peterson, and Chris Burke as the commentary team. Fans can also tune into the Razorback Sports Network with Phil Elson and Bubba Carpenter providing play-by-play and analysis.

According to the National Weather Service, Fayetteville is expected to enjoy sunny weather with a high of 87 degrees on Sunday, ideal for a day at the ballpark. Starting pitchers include Arkansas’ Gage Wood, who has a record of 3-1 and a 5.33 ERA, and Tennessee’s Liam Doyle, boasting a record of 10-3 with a 2.84 ERA.

This game not only showcases the talents of both teams but also highlights their offensive and defensive statistics, with Arkansas slightly ahead in several categories including earned run average and team batting average. A win for Arkansas seals their College World Series trip, while a victory for Tennessee sends the teams to a decisive Game 3 on Monday.