The No. 2 Arkansas Razorbacks (30-3; 11-1 SEC) made the Missouri Tigers (11-20; 0-12 SEC) appear unworthy of playing in the SEC as the Hogs swept the series with double-digit wins each game at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville.
In the first game of the doubleheader, the Razorbacks defeated the Tigers 14-4. Gabe Gaeckle surrendered four runs in four innings. While everything seems to be going tremendously well for Arkansas, its starting pitching, especially Gaeckle, needs to improve as the Hogs prepare to face tougher SEC competition and, eventually, stiff postseason competition.
However, that competition will have its hands full with the Hogs' offense. One will find it challenging to find a better offensive lineup, given that Arkansas has excellent hitters with power from the top to the bottom of the order. Charles Davalan was the most significant star in the first game of the doubleheader. As ESPN noted, Davalan had two homers and seven RBIs.
The Razorbacks were slightly more dominant in the second game of the doubleheader. Arkansas defeated Missouri 16-2. Landon Beidelschies only allowed two runs in four innings and had seven strikeouts. Although several players had impressive games, the most significant star in the second game of the doubleheader was Cam Kozeal. ESPN disclosed that he delivered two homers and six RBIs.
When the new college baseball rankings are released, the Hogs will likely move up to being the top-ranked team in the nation. After such a dominant performance in this series, sweeping the Missouri Tigers, the No. 2 Arkansas Razorbacks received much praise, as they deserved, on social media.
Social Media Reactions: Arkansas baseball vs. Missouri
NCAA Baseball was impressed with the Arkansas Razorbacks' performances in this weekend series against the Missouri Tigers.
WHAT A WEEKEND FOR @RazorbackBSBπ³
β NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) April 7, 2025
This weekend was the most runs scored by Arkansas in an SEC series in program history.#NCAABaseball x π₯ SECN+ / @RazorbackBSBpic.twitter.com/UhtNyOmjyO
The Arkansas Razorbacks noted how historic the Hogs' offensive production was in this weekend series.
The most runs scored by @RazorbackBSB in an SEC series in program history. Is that good? pic.twitter.com/M8GhygEboZ
β Arkansas Razorbacks π (@ArkRazorbacks) April 7, 2025
Andrew Ellis, an Arkansas Razorbacks beat writer at Inside Arkansas, highlighted how impressed he is with Carson Boles.
Carson Boles has run with every opportunity heβs been given this season. Heβs 9-for-21 on the year and gives the Hogs a legit right-handed outfield option. Would be an easy everyday starter at any other school. pic.twitter.com/tWGTfYdQlw
β Andrew Ellis (@EllisAndrew_) April 6, 2025
Arkansas Baseball shared that this is the "Best 33-game start in program history for the second season in a row."
Best 33-game start in program history for the second season in a row π pic.twitter.com/cWxf8fUGP2
β Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) April 7, 2025
Arkansas Baseball Player Development enjoyed the series sweep.
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β Arkansas Baseball Player Development (@HogsPlayerDev) April 7, 2025
Steve Sullivan, an Arkansas KATV sportscaster, stated, "This is shaping up as one of the biggest three game beat downs in SEC baseball history."
This is shaping up as one of the biggest three game beat downs in SEC baseball history.
β Steve Sullivan (@sully7777) April 6, 2025
Cory Stewart, an Arkansas fan, argued that "This was not competitive baseball."
This was not competitive baseball
β Cory Stewart (@Stewhog) April 7, 2025
#2 Arkansas vs Missouri Game 3 Highlightshttps://t.co/A08V6RuCqM pic.twitter.com/pEVRW0pTFq
Dave Van Horn, head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team, said, "We scored 50 runs in three games...in the last 24 hours pretty much." To be accurate, though, it was 51 runs.
"We scored 50 runs in three games.... in the last 24 hours pretty much."
β Pig Trail Nation (@PigTrailNation) April 7, 2025
After sweeping Missouri in a series where Arkansas' offense scored 51 runs, head coach Dave Van Horn, Cam Kozeal, and Charles Davalan recapped the weekend. #WPS
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Hunter Yurachek, director of athletics at the University of Arkansas, celebrated the series sweep.
Congrats @RazorbackBSB on doubleheader and series s𧹠#WinAsOneRazorback pic.twitter.com/FMH3WOglZf
β Hunter Yurachek (@HunterYurachek) April 7, 2025
Rabid Razorback Fans posited that this was a historic series "BEATDOWN."
π¬Arkansas may have just delivered the biggest BEATDOWN Series in SEC Baseball history; outscoring Mizzou by an OUTRAGEOUS 51-9 Margin(over 3, 7 Inning Games)!!ππ °οΈπβΎοΈ#Razorbacks #Baseball pic.twitter.com/5CVhBA4Uh4
β Rabid Razorback Fans (@Rabid_Razorback) April 7, 2025
RazorbackHobbs, an Arkansas fan, emphasized how well Ryder Helfrick is playing.
Ryder Helfrick is now 12 for his last 19 in SEC play. His batting average has skyrocketed to .305 on the season. Itβs safe to say heβs hitting that sophomore stride.
β razorbackHobbs (@razorbackHobbs) April 6, 2025
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John Nabors, Owner of Inside Arkansas, expressed how impressed he is with Cam Kozeal.
Kozeal is out of this world
β John Nabors (@JohnNaborsShow) April 6, 2025
Hogtrough, a Razorback fan, also communicated how impressed he is with Cam Kozeal.
Kozeal is on some type of unworldly hitting streak right now. Heβs hitting straight fire.
β Hogtrough (@Hogtrough) April 6, 2025