No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks Host No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs in SEC Showdown

Razorbacks look to bounce back after series loss, while Bulldogs aim to rebound from first SEC series defeat

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:24am

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The No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks (25-13, 8-7 SEC) return home to Baum-Walker Stadium to host the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs (30-8, 11-4 SEC) in a crucial SEC baseball series. Arkansas is coming off a Top 10 sweep of Alabama and a midweek win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, while Georgia is looking to bounce back after dropping its first SEC series to Florida.

Why it matters

This series features two top-ranked SEC teams fighting to improve their conference standings and NCAA Tournament positioning. Arkansas is looking to build momentum after a tough stretch, while Georgia aims to regain its footing after its first SEC series loss of the season.

The details

The series opener on Thursday night will feature Arkansas left-hander Hunter Dietz (3-2, 3.61 ERA) taking on Georgia right-hander Joey Volchko (6-1, 3.38 ERA). The Razorbacks will be looking to take advantage of their home field advantage at Baum-Walker Stadium, where they have played well this season.

  • The series opener is scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. CT.
  • Arkansas is coming off a Top 10 sweep of Alabama last weekend.
  • Georgia dropped its first SEC series of the season to Florida last weekend.

The players

Hunter Dietz

Arkansas left-handed starting pitcher with a 3-2 record and 3.61 ERA.

Joey Volchko

Georgia right-handed starting pitcher with a 6-1 record and 3.38 ERA.

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What’s next

The series will continue on Friday and Saturday, with the final two games to be played at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville.

The takeaway

This SEC baseball series between two highly ranked teams will be a crucial test for both squads as they look to position themselves for the postseason. Arkansas is aiming to build on its recent success, while Georgia hopes to bounce back from its first conference series loss.