The No. 5 Arkansas Razorbacks 4-0 (0-0 SEC) did not enter Baum-Walker Stadium today to deliver a lackadaisical performance against the Washington State Cougars 0-4 (0-0 PAC-12). Instead, the Razorbacks entered the stadium with a conspicuous purpose: to dominate. Even though Washington State only played one good game in this series, the team has some talent, and it will be better as the season progresses. Therefore, the Hogs' wins against the Cougars will look better and better by the end of the regular season.
As in every game in this series, the Arkansas Razorbacks' pitchers demonstrated they are elite. For the second time in this series, Arkansas overwhelmed Washington State, leading to the game ending in a run-rule in the seventh inning. The Hogs defeated the Cougars 12-2. After Arkansas crushed Washington State in the fourth and final game of the series, sweeping the Cougars, fans and media were impressed with the team.
Social Media Reactions: Arkansas baseball vs. Washington State
Kuhio Aloy's homer impressed many
Hawg Beat noted that this was his second home run of the season.
Kuhio Aloy has left the yard.
— HawgBeat (@ArkansasRivals) February 17, 2025
He just hit his 2nd HR of the year, this one a 340-foot solo shot to the left field bullpen. Arkansas takes a 1-0 lead over Washington State in the bottom of the 4th inning. #WPS
Hawg Beat also highlighted how fortunate Arkansas is to have Kuhio Aloy and Wehiwa Aloy.
Kuhio Aloy started the bottom of the 4th inning with a solo HR, and Wehiwa Aloy just just drove in 2 runs with an RBI single to right field.
— HawgBeat (@ArkansasRivals) February 17, 2025
Arkansas now has a 5-0 lead over Washington State. #WPS
Hawg Beat divulged that Kuhio Aloy has hit a home run in every game he has played in this season.
Kuhio Aloy has homered in 100% of the games he's played in this season. https://t.co/BVw4q2t7bR
— HawgBeat (@ArkansasRivals) February 17, 2025
Hogtrough, a passionate Arkansas fan, praised Kuhio Aloy for the home run he hit.
Aloha Home Run
— Hogtrough (@Hogtrough) February 17, 2025
Stephen Schoch, the Host of the Backyard Bullpen Podcast, posited that "Having both Aloy brothers on one team seems unfair." He, of course, is paying them a robust compliment.
Having both Aloy brothers on one team seems unfair pic.twitter.com/DQLB7wLJMg
— Stephen Schoch (@bigdonkey47) February 17, 2025
Andrew Ellis, a journalist at Inside Arkansas, asserted that a poor pitching decision led to Kuhio Aloy's home run.
You can’t throw meat in an 0-2 count on the big island and not expect it to get crushed. Kuhio Aloy has his second home run of the year! pic.twitter.com/2J4QiAS7Ay
— Andrew Ellis (@EllisAndrew_) February 17, 2025
General praise for the Hogs
The Arkansas Razorbacks' baseball X/Twitter account expressed great excitement about the victory.
HOGS WIN! pic.twitter.com/EwFJAOV5ig
— Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) February 17, 2025
Also, it showcased Carson Boles's excellent play.
Two-run double from @carson_b1 💥 pic.twitter.com/4n1xRPTfO7
— Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) February 17, 2025
Poppyhawg, an unconditional Hog fan, is impressed with Brent Iredale's talent.
This man HITS A TON‼️🐗 https://t.co/K88qiLMqeN
— Poppyhawg (@mitch_shuffield) February 17, 2025
D1Baseball lists the Arkansas Razorbacks as the No. 5 team in the country.
D1Baseball Top 25: Week 1
— D1Baseball (@d1baseball) February 17, 2025
1. @AggieBaseball ↔️
2. @UVABaseball ↔️
3. @LSUbaseball ↔️
4. @Vol_Baseball ↔️
5. @RazorbackBSB ↔️ pic.twitter.com/lB7YGKYmp9
Baseball America lists the Hogs as the No. 4 team in the nation.
NEW COLLEGE TOP 25
— Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) February 17, 2025
The first weekend of the season brimmed with walk-offs, elite pitching performances, crushing exit velocities, Top 25 upsets and more.
IN: @TCU_Baseball and @umichbaseball
OUT: Arizona and Indianahttps://t.co/4zBKndZXk2 pic.twitter.com/r75d6xBb7p
Jon Williams, the Voice of Baum-Walker Stadium, said, "Safe to say Wazzu is ready to get outta Fayetteville."
Safe to say Wazzu is ready to get outta Fayetteville. #WPS
— Jon Williams (@radiojondeek) February 17, 2025