Arkansas Razorbacks Host Little Rock for Midweek Matchup

No. 22 Hogs look to continue strong in-state record against Trojans

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:00pm

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A cubist, geometric illustration featuring overlapping planes of red, white, and gray, representing the action and energy of a college baseball game between two teams.Two in-state rivals square off in a midweek matchup, with the Razorbacks looking to maintain their strong record against fellow Arkansas schools.Little Rock Today

The No. 22 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team will host in-state opponent Little Rock on Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. Arkansas enters the game with a 20-13 record and a 6-2 mark in midweek contests, including a 2-1 record against other Arkansas schools. Right-hander Tate McGuire is expected to make his first start of the season for the Razorbacks, while Little Rock will counter with left-hander Nic Bronzini.

Why it matters

This game is part of Arkansas' annual schedule of matchups against in-state opponents, which helps maintain regional rivalries and interest in college baseball across the state. The Razorbacks have had success in these types of games so far this season and will look to continue that trend against Little Rock.

The details

Arkansas is 6-2 in midweek games this season and 2-1 specifically against other Arkansas schools. Tate McGuire will make his first start of the year for the Razorbacks after appearing in nine games out of the bullpen, posting a 4.43 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 20.1 innings. He faced Little Rock last season and threw five shutout innings with three strikeouts. Little Rock will counter with left-hander Nic Bronzini.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6 PM.
  • This will be Arkansas' second-to-last matchup against an in-state opponent this season before facing UAPB on April 14.

The players

Tate McGuire

A right-handed pitcher for the Arkansas Razorbacks who is expected to make his first start of the season.

Nic Bronzini

The left-handed starting pitcher for the Little Rock Trojans.

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The takeaway

This midweek matchup between Arkansas and Little Rock continues the Razorbacks' annual tradition of playing in-state opponents, which helps maintain regional rivalries and interest in college baseball across the state. Arkansas has found success in these types of games so far this season and will look to continue that trend against the Trojans.