Razorbacks set for in-state clash against UAPB this evening

History Lesson

Arkansas and Golden Lions meet in Little Rock at Dickey-Stephens Park

From the University of Arkansas

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FAYETTEVILLE – No. 2 Arkansas (34-6) makes its annual trip to North Little Rock to square off against in-state opponent UAPB (13-25) in a midweek matchup at Dickey-Stephens Park tonight.

First pitch between the Razorbacks and Golden Lions from inside the home of the Arkansas Travelers, the Double- A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, is scheduled for 6 p.m. this evening. The game will stream SEC Network+.

On the Mound

Tuesday, April 23 UAPB – RHP Jordan Jones (0-2, 5.93 ERA) Arkansas – RHP Ben Bybee (2-0, 6.10 ERA)

Tune In

Tuesday’s game between Arkansas and UAPB will stream on SEC Network+. It can also be heard on the Razorback Sports Network from Learfield, including locally in Fayetteville on 92.1 FM or through the Razorback app, with Phil Elson.

Arkansas maintains a 5-0 overall series record against UAPB, with all five of the previous games played in Fayetteville. Since the Hogs and Golden Lions began playing in 2019, four of the five games have ended in seveninning run rules.

Hogs in The Rock

Arkansas will play at Dickey-Stephens Park for the 13th time since its first game there in 2010. Prior to the pandemic- affected 2020 and 2021 seasons, the Hogs had played a midweek game in North Little Rock every year since 2010.

The Razorbacks boast an impressive 10-2 record at the ballpark, including an 8-6 loss in 11 innings to Lipscomb last year.

2010: vs. Louisiana Tech – W, 5-4 (10) 2011: vs. Memphis – W, 7-2 2012: vs. Louisiana Tech – W, 6-5 (10) 2013: vs. Mississippi Valley State – W, 2-1 2014: vs. Mississippi Valley State – W, 3-0 2015: vs. Memphis – L, 5-4 2016: vs. ULM – W, 3-1 2017: vs. Memphis – W, 2-0 2018: vs. Grambling State – W, 2-0 2019: vs. Grambling State – W, 17-3 2020: N/A 2021: N/A 2022: vs. UCA – W, 2-1 (10) 2023: vs. Lipscomb – L, 8-6 (11)

Midweek Mojo

The Razorbacks are a perfect 9-0 in midweek games this season, including wins against Grambling, UCA, Oral Roberts, Little Rock and Arkansas State, as well as a pair of midweek series sweeps over San Jose State and Texas Tech.

Following Tuesday’s showdown against UAPB, only two midweek games against Missouri State (April 30May) remain on Arkansas’ 2024 regular schedule. The Hogs last went unbeaten in midweeks in 2005, posting a 9-0 midweek record.

Know Before You Go

Gates open at 4 p.m.; First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Dickey-Stephens Park is a cashless facility. Patrons will be able to exchange cash for an in-park gift card at the Information Booth near the Home Plate Gate.

Parking is $10 per car in the official DSP parking lot west of the Broadway Bridge. Both cash and card are accepted in this lot. Parking passes for Travelers Ticket Plan Holders are not valid for this game.

Clear Bag Policy is in effect.

Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed inside Dickey-Stephens Park.

All forms of smoking are prohibited inside the stadium. For fans who wish to smoke, a designated area will be available outside the ballpark.

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