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Arkansas Jumps On Would-Be Hog Volchko In Game 1 Win Over Georgia
Razorbacks tag Georgia's transfer ace for 5 runs in 6-3 victory, extending their win streak to 6 games.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 4:52am
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A cubist interpretation of the intense on-field action as Arkansas and Georgia battle in a pivotal college baseball matchup.Sherwood TodayThe No. 16 Arkansas Razorbacks jumped on Georgia transfer pitcher Joey Volchko early, tagging him for a season-high 5 runs, and held on for a 6-3 win over the No. 5 Bulldogs in Thursday's series opener at Baum-Walker Stadium. After losing 7 of 9 games, including a rare 5-game SEC skid, Arkansas has now won 6 straight and appears to have turned a corner in a season that was seemingly hanging in the balance just a couple weeks ago.
Why it matters
Volchko was a highly touted transfer target for Arkansas in the offseason, but ultimately chose to join Georgia instead of the Razorbacks. His struggles against his would-be team highlight the impact of the transfer portal and how it can shift the fortunes of college baseball programs.
The details
Pitching in the building he could have called home, Volchko couldn't slow down the suddenly hot Arkansas offense. The Razorbacks tagged the Georgia ace for a season-high 5 runs, handing him his first loss of the year. After a midseason skid, Arkansas has now won 6 straight games and appears to have righted the ship.
- The series opener took place on Thursday, April 17, 2026.
- Arkansas has now won 6 straight games after losing 7 of 9, including a rare 5-game SEC skid, just a couple weeks ago.
The players
Joey Volchko
A right-handed pitcher for Georgia who was a highly touted transfer target for Arkansas in the offseason, but ultimately chose to join the Bulldogs instead of the Razorbacks.
Wes Johnson
The former Arkansas pitching coach and Sherwood, Arkansas native who helped recruit Volchko to Georgia.
Paul Skenes
The star pitcher that Wes Johnson developed at LSU in 2023, which helped sell Volchko on joining the Bulldogs.
Cooper Moore
The Kansas transfer who joined LSU, allowing Georgia to swoop in and land Volchko.
What’s next
The series between Arkansas and Georgia continues on Friday and Saturday, with the Razorbacks looking to extend their winning streak against the highly ranked Bulldogs.
The takeaway
The transfer portal has become a major factor in college baseball, with programs like Arkansas and Georgia competing to land top talent. Volchko's struggles against his would-be team highlight how these decisions can significantly impact a team's fortunes, both positively and negatively.
