Razorbacks Stun No. 8 Alabama with Eighth-Inning Comeback

Arkansas veterans break Crimson Tide's scoreboard with late rally to snap 18-game home win streak

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:08pm

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Down to their final six outs, the Arkansas Razorbacks rallied for six runs in the eighth inning to stun No. 8 Alabama 7-5 in the series opener. The comeback was fueled by clutch hits from the team's struggling veterans, including a two-run homer that temporarily broke the Crimson Tide's scoreboard.

Why it matters

This win is a major boost for Arkansas' postseason hopes, as it jumps 11 spots to No. 46 in the RPI. It also snaps Alabama's nation-leading 18-game home winning streak and marks the first time this season the Crimson Tide have lost when leading after seven innings.

The details

After falling behind 3-1, the Razorbacks' offense finally came alive in the eighth inning. Camden Kozeal led off with a solo home run, and Nolan Souza, Zack Stewart, Kuhio Aloy, and TJ Pompey all delivered key hits to fuel the six-run rally. Pompey's two-run homer temporarily broke Alabama's scoreboard.

  • The comeback occurred in the eighth inning of the series opener on April 11, 2026.
  • Alabama had been 19-0 this season when leading after seven innings prior to this game.

The players

Dave Van Horn

The head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team.

Camden Kozeal

An Arkansas player who hit a solo home run to spark the eighth-inning rally.

TJ Pompey

An Arkansas player who hit a two-run homer that temporarily broke Alabama's scoreboard.

Justin Lebron

Alabama's shortstop who made a crucial double error in the eighth inning that allowed two runs to score.

Tyler Fay

Alabama's starting pitcher who turned in a quality start, allowing only one earned run in six innings.

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What they’re saying

“We knew the numbers and they're pretty amazing. Sometimes you just have a little magic at home, sometimes you don't — they (have) except tonight. We kind of flipped it on them.”

— Dave Van Horn, Arkansas baseball coach

“(When) the ball ricochets right to the second baseman, who throws out Niu who can obviously really run, you're kind of thinking, 'Man, things just aren't going our way.' But the guys stayed strong… I would say maybe some things evened out just a little bit.”

— Dave Van Horn, Arkansas baseball coach

What’s next

The Razorbacks will look to clinch the series on Saturday at 4 p.m. CT. Left-hander Cole Gibler is set to make his first career start for Arkansas, while Alabama will counter with left-hander Zane Adams.

The takeaway

This comeback win has the potential to get Arkansas back on track after a recent slump, as the team's struggling veterans finally delivered in the clutch. The Razorbacks' ability to rally against Alabama's bullpen and break the Crimson Tide's scoreboard with a massive eighth-inning outburst could be a turning point in their season.