The No. 5 Arkansas Razorbacks 3-0 (0-0 SEC) presented the Washington State Cougars 0-3 (0-0 Pac-12) with its elite pitching for a third consecutive game. Even when the Hogs' bats are not hot, one can reasonably expect their pitching to be excellent. Since Friday, the Cougars have been able to verify that the Razorbacks have elite pitching.
The Arkansas Razorbacks were led today by its right-handed pitcher Gage Wood and third baseman Brent Iredale. Mason Choate, Publisher of Hawg Beat, noted that Iredale "brings plenty of offensive potential to Arkansas." With their leadership and the support of others, the Hogs won 5-2 at Baum-Walker Stadium. After the game, fans and media expressed on social media their happiness about Arkansas defeating Washington State.
Social Media Reactions: Arkansas baseball vs. Washington State
Arkansas Razorbacks on Sports Report expressed excitement about the Hogs winning the series against Washington State.
HOGS WIN!!! Arkansas beats Washington State for the series win!! pic.twitter.com/ZU94Ylvs5J
β Arkansas Razorbacks on SR (@SRArkansas) February 15, 2025
Hawg Beat praised the excellent pitching effort Gage Wood delivered today against the Washington State Cougars.
Final line on Arkansas RHP Gage Wood vs. Washington State:
β HawgBeat (@ArkansasRivals) February 15, 2025
5 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K (77 pitches, 48 strikes)
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Rabid Razorback Fans celebrated Brent Iredale's significant homerun.
Washington State plated a couple in the Top of the 4th but Brent Iredale went yard to knot things back up as we enter the 5th!ππ °οΈπβΎοΈ
β Rabid Razorback Fans (@Rabid_Razorback) February 15, 2025
Top of the 5th:
Hogs-2
Cougars-2#Arkansas #Baseball pic.twitter.com/gGTx6SYT0b
Michael Main, a Contributor at Best of Arkansas Sports, highlighted Brent Iredale's two homeruns, given that those two homeruns made the true difference in the Razorbacks' win over the Cougars.
Arkansas picks up a 5-2 win over Washington State thanks to two home runs from Brent Iredale and another by Wehiwa Aloy. Gage Wood was solid in his start, and Carson Wiggins picked up his first career save.
β Michael Main (@MichaelMain__) February 15, 2025
Diamond Hogs go for the sweep on Monday.
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Trey Biddy, Publisher of Hawg Sports, shared Dave Van Horn's postgame press conference.
WATCH - Dave Van Horn Press Conference - Arkansas 5, Washington State 2 #wps #arkansas #razobacks: https://t.co/6TcYeVJsXU
β Trey Biddy (@TreyBiddy) February 15, 2025
Caleb Connelley, a journalist at College Baseball Central, argued that Arkansas's "pitching staff has lived up to the hype so far."
Arkansas defeats Washington State again today 5-2, they will go for the sweep tomorrow. This pitching staff has lived up to the hype so far pic.twitter.com/xoQnLSwKCb
β Caleb Connelley (@calebconnelley) February 15, 2025
Stephen Schoch, Host of the Backyard Bullpen Podcast, was impressed with Brent Iredale's slugging power.
Brent Iredale, more like Brent IreDamn this kid hits baseballs far pic.twitter.com/BFv8HcxxPL
β Stephen Schoch (@bigdonkey47) February 15, 2025
Arkansas's baseball X/Twitter account captured Carson Wiggins' first career save.
Wiggyβs first career save π₯ pic.twitter.com/BpUMwHBN57
β Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) February 15, 2025
Noah Darling, Founder of College Baseball Central, said, "Not exactly breaking news but the Arkansas pitching staff is unfair."
Not exactly breaking news but the Arkansas pitching staff is unfair. pic.twitter.com/sFA63DW6cN
β Noah Darling (@noahdarling_) February 15, 2025
Joe Doyle, a senior baseball analyst, contended that Brent Iredale has a real future in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Brent Iredale is torching Washington State this weekend. The top JUCO bat in the country last year. Has been solid at third base too. Homer No. 2 today. Looking like one of the better bigger bats in the SEC and a potential high pick in July. pic.twitter.com/FqJB9tYupj
β Joe Doyle (@JoeDoyleMiLB) February 15, 2025