Arkansas State run-rules Memphis in eight innings, 12-2 with season-best 15 hits

The Red Wolves scored early and often to defeat the Tigers in a lopsided victory.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:53pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action of a baseball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of vibrant team colors representing the energy and intensity of the matchup.Arkansas State's offensive explosion against Memphis showcases their potential to make noise in the postseason.Jonesboro Today

The Arkansas State Red Wolves baseball team defeated the Memphis Tigers 12-2 in an eight-inning run-rule game on Tuesday evening. The Red Wolves recorded a season-high 15 hits to power their dominant performance.

Why it matters

This win helps Arkansas State improve their overall record to 20-12 and their Sun Belt Conference record to 6-6. The lopsided victory over an in-state rival also boosts the Red Wolves' confidence heading into the second half of the season.

The details

Arkansas State jumped out to an early lead, scoring four runs in the first inning and three more in the second. They continued to pour it on, adding two runs in the fourth, one in the sixth, and two in the eighth to end the game via the run-rule. The Red Wolves' 15 hits were a season-best performance.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Arkansas State

The Arkansas State Red Wolves are the athletic teams of Arkansas State University, a public research university located in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Memphis

The Memphis Tigers are the athletic teams of the University of Memphis, a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee.

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The takeaway

Arkansas State's dominant offensive performance against an in-state rival demonstrates the team's potential to make a strong push in the second half of the season and compete for a Sun Belt Conference championship.