Razorbacks Come Out Swinging in 12-2 Win
The Arkansas Razorbacks opened the 2014 season with a 12-2 win over Appalachian State on Friday evening before an announced crowd of 7,203 fans. Junior captain Jalen Beeks earned the win, going six shutout innings on an 80 pitch count, allowing three hits, one walk and striking out six. Beeks, a very good reliever last season, gave head coach Dave Van Horn much to think about before putting him back in the bullpen this season.
Jackson Lowery came on in the 7th inning to strikeout the side with impressive velocity. Dominic Taccolini ran into trouble in the 8th, hitting the first two batters he faced and later surrendering his only hit to score both runners he allowed on. Lance Phillips closed out the game with a perfect 9th inning including a strikeout to total ten on the day for the Arkansas staff.
T'he heart of the order got it done on Valentine's Day as Arkansas pounded out thirteen hits while committing one error and stranding ten runners on base.
Leading the offense was Brian Anderson who was 3-5 with three RBI, all of which came on one of his two doubles. Designated hitter Krisjon Wilkerson contributed three hits of his own including an opposite field two run home run and a double. Joe Serrano was 3-3 with one RBI and Brett McAfee had a single, a double and drove in two runs.
Arkansas turned in a solid day defensively as well, turning two double plays early on and committing only one error late in the game after the lineup card had been changed around.
Winning opening day is something the hogs are used to doing as this was their 20th in a row in that category and the 400th win in Baum Stadium history.
Just before the game second baseman Brian Anderson added to his list of preseason accolades by being named to the Golden Spikes watch list, which is given out to the best college baseball player each season.
The Razorbacks will suit up again today against the Mountaineers at 12:05 with Chris Oliver getting the start.
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