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Razorbacks Struggle to Get Timely Hits in Loss to Stetson
Arkansas falls to 12-5 on the season ahead of SEC opener against Mississippi State.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The No. 5 Arkansas Razorbacks dropped their second straight game to Stetson, 6-4, on Monday at Baum-Walker Stadium. The Hatters jumped out to an early 4-0 lead and held on despite the Razorbacks outhitting them 12-11. Arkansas struggled to get timely hits, going 5-for-24 with runners on base and 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
Why it matters
The loss gives the Razorbacks their most losses since 2020 ahead of the start of SEC play this Friday against No. 3 Mississippi State. Arkansas will need to find more consistency at the plate, especially from the left side of their infield, if they hope to compete at the level they are accustomed to in conference play.
The details
Stetson was the aggressor early, jumping out to a 4-0 lead before Arkansas starter James DeCremer could record an out. Tate McGuire and Steele Eaves settled things down for the Razorbacks, but Stetson continued to get timely hits, going 7-for-13 with runners on base and 5-for-7 with runners in scoring position. Freshman Carter Rutenbar had a 4-for-5 day at the plate for Arkansas, and Reese Robinett hit his first home run of the season, but the Razorbacks couldn't overcome their struggles with runners on base.
- The loss gives the Razorbacks their most losses since 2020 when they finished 11-5 before COVID-19 shut down the rest of the season.
- Arkansas will open SEC play this Friday against No. 3 Mississippi State.
The players
James DeCremer
The Arkansas starting pitcher who allowed four runs in the first inning without recording an out.
Tate McGuire
The Arkansas pitcher who took over for DeCremer and retired the first nine batters he faced.
Steele Eaves
The Arkansas pitcher who scattered three hits over four innings in relief.
Carter Rutenbar
The Arkansas freshman who went 4-for-5 at the plate in the loss.
Reese Robinett
The Arkansas player who hit his first home run of the season in the second inning.
What’s next
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The takeaway
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