Arkansas suffers first run-rule loss against LSU; drops key series

It was the first time an opponent run-ruled the Razorbacks since May 18 last year against Texas A&M.

Eyanson recorded 11 of his 18 outs by strikeout in six shutout innings and limited the Razorbacks to five singles. Eyanson threw a nine inning complete game against Texas A&M last week.

Arkansas' lone scoring threat came in the third inning when a bunt single and a four pitch walk from catcher Ryder Helfrick and first baseman Reese Robinett put two runners on with no outs.

Arkansas had bases loaded and one out with shortstop Wehiwa Aloy and right fielder Logan Maxwell due up.

Eyanson struck both of them out. Before three runs scored in the seventh inning in a 12-0 game, the Razorbacks are a combined 2-for-16 with runners in scoring position. Neither hit actually scored a run.

It continues a great run of form from the LSU Saturday starter. In his last three starts against Tennessee, Texas A&M and now Arkansas, he's allowed just three runs in 20 2/3 innings.

The pitching didn't fare much better against an LSU lineup that saw all nine starters reach base.

Gage Wood lasted just two innings on 60 pitches. Right fielder Jake Brown started the homer barrage with a three-run shot to right field.

The entire pitching staff struggled with command. The combination of Wood, Ben Bybee, Colin Fisher, Tate McGuire and Steele Eaves allowed a season-high nine walks.

Brown homered for the second time in as many at-bats in the third to extend the lead to 5-0.

The four homers also tied a season-high. The Razorbacks also allowed four homers to Ole Miss and Missouri State.

Designated hitter Ethan Frey who homered Friday and provided the game-winning sac fly, applied the coupe de grace with a three-run homer.

Arkansas will try to salvage the series finale. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday and will be broadcast on SEC Network.

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