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Portland needed mercy in Baum-Walker against No. 3 Arkansas, fans and media excited

Although the Portland Pilots started the first inning on a positive note with two runs, that encouraging energy was swiftly quelled in the bottom of the first inning when the Arkansas Razorbacks scored four runs on their way to a 20-3 run-rule victory in the seventh inning.
ByDr. Antonio Daniels|
Feb 23, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; The Michigan Wolverines play the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series presented by Kubota Weekend 2 at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Feb 23, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; The Michigan Wolverines play the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series presented by Kubota Weekend 2 at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Portland Pilots (5-9) traveled to Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville to open a weekend series against the No. 3 Arkansas Razorbacks (13-1). Although the Pilots are overmatched against the Hogs, they did not allow that reality to prevent them from attempting to prove they came to give this series their best effort as they scored two runs in the first inning. Unfortunately for the Pilots, their strong effort in the first inning was doubled by Arkansas: the Razorbacks scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning.

In the second inning, ESPN disclosed that the Hogs scored seven runs. The significant highlights of the second inning were Brent Iredale's massive home run to left field and Nolan Souza's home run to left field. Their powerful slugging helped the Arkansas Razorbacks take an 11-2 lead into the third inning. The third inning belonged to Kuhio Aloy: He blasted a two-run home run to center field. Kuhio Aloy continues to show that opposing pitchers will have tremendous difficulty with his power.

In the fifth inning, Brent Iredale homered again—this time, a three-run homer, which was a large part of a five-run inning. Portland finally added its third run of the game in the sixth inning, although the team could not stop Arkansas from adding two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Arkansas won a dominant run-rule victory 20-3 in the seventh inning. Arkansas fans and media expressed how impressed they were with the Razorbacks' performance on social media.

Arkansas baseball vs. Portland: Social Media Reactions

Hawg Beat celebrated Nolan Souza's home run and stated, "The Arkansas offense is officially a problem."

Cory Stewart, an Arkansas Razorbacks fan, noted that the Hogs are having a historic season at the plate at this point in the season.

Michael Main, a Contributor at Best of Arkansas Sports, argued that Gabe Gaeckle "recovered well from a rough 1st inning to turn in a solid start." However, is surrendering two runs in the first inning really "a rough 1st inning"?

Arkansas Baseball was excited about its dominant victory against Portland in Baum-Walker Stadium.

Steve Sullivan, an Arkansas sportscaster, was impressed with Gabe Gaeckle's performance.

Barstool Hogs loved that the Arkansas Razorbacks scored 20 runs.

Dave Van Horn, Arkansas's head baseball coach, praised his team for an excellent performance against the Portland Pilots.

RazorbackHobbs, a passionate Arkansas fan, disclosed that the Hogs have "scored 94 runs in their last 8 games."

Andrew Ellis, an Arkansas Razorbacks beat writer at Inside Arkansas, contended that Wehiwa Aloy is destined to play in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Pig Trail celebrated home runs hit by Wehiwa Aloy and Brent Iredale.

Rabid Razorback Fans was happy to see Arkansas score 20 runs.

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