Ranked Razorbacks Get In-State Test from Little Rock at Baum-Walker

No. 22 Arkansas returns home after two straight SEC series losses to host in-state rival Little Rock on Tuesday night.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:22pm

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The No. 22 Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team is back home at Baum-Walker Stadium to host the Little Rock Trojans in a midweek matchup. The Razorbacks are looking to bounce back after dropping their last two SEC weekend series on the road. Little Rock comes in at 19-13 overall and 7-2 in Ohio Valley Conference play, looking to pull off an upset against their in-state rival.

Why it matters

This game gives Arkansas a chance to get back on track at home after a tough stretch away from Fayetteville. The Razorbacks have dominated in-state opponents historically, but Little Rock has shown it can compete this season and will be looking to pull off a big upset against the ranked Hogs.

The details

Arkansas will send right-hander Tate McGuire (0-0, 4.43 ERA) to the mound, while Little Rock counters with left-hander Nic Bronzini (0-1, 8.25 ERA). The Razorbacks enter the game at 20-13 overall and 5-7 in SEC play, while the Trojans are 19-13 overall and 7-2 in Ohio Valley Conference action. Little Rock is coming off a road series win over Western Illinois, showing they can respond after a tough loss.

  • The game is set for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6 p.m. CDT.
  • Arkansas is 6-2 in midweek matchups this season.

The players

Tate McGuire

The right-handed pitcher for Arkansas, carrying a 0-0 record and 4.43 ERA on the season.

Nic Bronzini

The left-handed pitcher for Little Rock, coming in at 0-1 with an 8.25 ERA.

Chris Curry

The 12th-year head coach of the Little Rock Trojans, who has a 283-309 record at the program and led them to an NCAA Regional appearance last season.

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What’s next

The winner of Tuesday's game will have momentum heading into their next conference series. For Arkansas, that means a chance to bounce back in SEC play, while Little Rock will look to build on its strong start in Ohio Valley Conference action.

The takeaway

This in-state rivalry game provides an opportunity for Arkansas to get back on track at home after a tough road stretch, while Little Rock looks to pull off a big upset and continue its strong start to the season. The pitching matchup and the historical dominance of the Razorbacks against in-state opponents make this a must-watch midweek contest.