Little Rock Starts Five-Game Swing Against In-State Rivals

Trojans take on Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Central Arkansas, and Arkansas State over the next week

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Little Rock baseball team is set to begin a five-game stretch against in-state rivals, starting with a two-game series at Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday. The Trojans will also face Central Arkansas in a three-game series this weekend before wrapping up the in-state swing at home against Arkansas State next Tuesday.

Why it matters

This series of games against local opponents will be an important test for the Little Rock baseball team as they look to build momentum and establish themselves as a force in the state. The Trojans have had success against these in-state rivals in recent years, but the games are always hard-fought and competitive.

The details

Little Rock (6-5) will take on Arkansas-Pine Bluff (4-9) in the first of two meetings this season on Tuesday at 2:00 pm in Pine Bluff. The Trojans have dominated the series historically, holding a 28-7 all-time record, but have struggled on the road against the Golden Lions, going just 5-6. Little Rock is coming off a 4-2 start to the season, while UAPB has dropped seven straight games after a 4-2 beginning.

  • The two-game series between Little Rock and Arkansas-Pine Bluff begins on Tuesday, March 3 at 2:00 pm.
  • Little Rock will then face Central Arkansas in a three-game series this weekend.
  • The Trojans will wrap up the in-state swing with a home game against Arkansas State next Tuesday.

The players

Logan Stout

The head coach of the Arkansas-Pine Bluff baseball team.

Torii Hunter

The namesake of the Torii Hunter Baseball Complex in Pine Bluff, where the Little Rock-Arkansas-Pine Bluff games will be played.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to starting this five-game stretch against our in-state rivals. We have great respect for the Pine Bluff program, and our games with them have always been tough.”

— Little Rock Head Coach (lrtrojans.com)

“I think [UAPB coach] Logan Stout is doing a great job, running that program the right way, and they have very good players. I expect our two-game series with them to be very hard-fought.”

— Little Rock Head Coach (lrtrojans.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This series of games against in-state rivals will be an important test for the Little Rock baseball team as they look to establish themselves as a force in the state and build momentum heading into the rest of the season.