Arkansas State Sets Attendance Record in 10-0 Rout of Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Red Wolves cruise to seven-inning run-rule victory in front of program-best crowd of 1,228.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Arkansas State Red Wolves baseball team rolled to a 10-0 victory over the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions on Saturday, playing in front of a program-record crowd of 1,228 at Tomlinson Stadium–Slayton Family Field. Starter Jack Nelson pitched six scoreless innings, and the Red Wolves' offense exploded for 10 runs, including a three-run homer by Lane Walton and RBI hits from Ashton Quiller, Joey McLaughlin III, and Cole Manuel.

Why it matters

This win not only sets a new attendance record for Arkansas State baseball, but it also showcases the team's dominance over a conference opponent. The Red Wolves' strong performance on the field and the impressive turnout from fans demonstrate the growing popularity and success of the program.

The details

Arkansas State starter Jack Nelson was dominant, allowing just three hits and striking out six batters over six scoreless innings to improve to 2-0 on the season. The Red Wolves' offense came alive in the third inning, when Lane Walton hit a three-run homer to right-center. They added three more runs in the fourth, highlighted by an RBI double from Ashton Quiller, and continued to pile on the runs in the fifth and sixth innings with RBI hits from Joey McLaughlin III and Cole Manuel.

  • The attendance record of 1,228 surpassed the previous mark of 1,143 set in 2014 against Ole Miss.
  • The game was played on Saturday, March 1, 2026.
  • Arkansas State will look to complete the series sweep against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sunday, March 2, 2026, at 1 p.m.

The players

Jack Nelson

The Arkansas State starting pitcher who worked six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out six batters.

Lane Walton

The Arkansas State player who hit a three-run homer in the third inning to give the Red Wolves an early lead.

Ashton Quiller

The Arkansas State player who hit an RBI double in the fourth inning to contribute to the team's offensive outburst.

Joey McLaughlin III

The Arkansas State player who delivered an RBI single in the fifth inning and another RBI single in the sixth inning to cap the scoring.

Cole Manuel

The Arkansas State player who hit a two-run double in the fifth inning to further extend the Red Wolves' lead.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcases the growing popularity and success of Arkansas State baseball, as the team not only cruised to a dominant victory but also set a new program attendance record. The Red Wolves' strong pitching and timely hitting demonstrate their ability to compete at a high level, and the impressive fan turnout underscores the community's enthusiasm for the team.