Diamond Hogs run-rules Arkansas-Little Rock, fans and media react

After losing two consecutive SEC series, the No. 5 Arkansas Razorbacks (35-7; 13-5 SEC) faced the Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans (18-21; 7-7 OVC), who cannot be taken lightly, especially considering they have upset Ole Miss this season. Understanding this, the Hogs entered Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, ready to demonstrate they are the superior team, and they proved to the Trojans they are the superior team, as they run-ruled them in the top of the seventh inning 10-0. The Razorbacks' pitchers only surrendered three hits in the shutout.    

Brent Iredale got things going in the second inning with a solo home run, and four additional runs would score that inning. Iredale has been in an unpleasant hitting slump. Therefore, the Razorbacks hope this game will return him to his exceptional slugging. Given that Arkansas's pitchers would hold Little Rock scoreless and with only three hits, the Hogs' offensive production in the second inning was all they needed to win. Arkansas would score four more runs in the third inning and one in the fourth.

Tate McGuire received the start for the Razorbacks and gave them five scoreless innings, surrendered the only three hits the Trojans could muster, and delivered three strikeouts. In relief, Dylan Carter did an excellent job and produced a strikeout. To close the game in the seventh, Carson Wiggins was impressive: he struck out all three batters he faced.

After the No. 5 Arkansas Razorbacks took care of business against the Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans, many fans and media gave them positive reactions on social media.

Social Media Reactions: Arkansas baseball vs. Arkansas-Little Rock

Daniel Shi, an Arkansas Razorbacks beat writer at Sports Illustrated, noted that Brent Iredale's "homerless streak" ended.

Matt Jones, a Razorbacks beat writer at Whole Hog Sports, stated, "...the Razorbacks had 11 hits, benefitted from 5 errors, and got solid pitching during a 10-0 victory over Little Rock in 7 innings."

Arkansas Baseball said, "Tate was terrific."

Hunter Yurachek, director of athletics at the University of Arkansas, congratulated the Hogs on defeating the Little Rock Trojans.

Arkansas Razorbacks on Sports Report was thrilled with the Hogs' victory against the Trojans.

Arkansas Baseball Player Development praised Tate McGuire.

Cory Stewart, an Arkansas fan, shared highlights of the first game of the midweek series against Arkansas-Little Rock.

Carmen Michelle, Dylan Carter's mother, was happy about his pitching performance.

Barstool Hogs asserted that Brent Iredale "needed that" home run to help him break his hitting slump.

Steve Sullivan, an Arkansas KATV sportscaster, also argued that Brent Iredale "needed" that homer to help him end his hitting slump.