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Hogs Hit Four Homers in Season-Opening Rout of Cowboys
No. 7 Arkansas crushes Big 12 opponent Oklahoma State 12-2 in run-rule victory at Globe Life Field
Feb. 14, 2026 at 10:07pm
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Led by Ryder Helfrick's two-homer game, the No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks swatted four home runs and blasted past Oklahoma State 12-2 in a season-opening rout at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Razorbacks improved to 10-2 in games played at the Texas Rangers' stadium and 26-1 in season openers since 1999, tied for the best nationally in that span.
Why it matters
Arkansas' dominant offensive performance to open the season against a Big 12 opponent highlights the Razorbacks' status as one of the top college baseball teams in the country, with high expectations for a deep postseason run. The win also continues Arkansas' impressive record in season openers and at Globe Life Field, where they have established a clear home-field advantage.
The details
Helfrick, the Razorbacks' star catcher, homered in his first two at-bats, part of a four-homer barrage for Arkansas. Camden Kozeal and Maika Niu also went deep, with Niu's three-run shot in the eighth inning invoking the 10-run rule. Five Razorbacks recorded multiple hits as the offense pounded Oklahoma State's pitching for 12 runs on 13 hits and four walks.
- The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.
The players
Ryder Helfrick
The Razorbacks' superstar catcher, who homered twice and finished 2-for-4 with four runs scored, three RBIs and a stolen base.
Camden Kozeal
The Razorbacks' outfielder who hit a two-run homer to extend Arkansas' lead to 9-2 in the seventh inning.
Maika Niu
The Razorbacks' infielder who hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to grow Arkansas' lead to 12-2 and invoke the 10-run rule.
Gabe Gaeckle
The Razorbacks' starting pitcher who struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk.
Cole Gibler
The Razorbacks' relief pitcher who threw a career-long 3.2 scoreless innings, striking out six and allowing just one walk.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
The Razorbacks' season-opening weekend in the Shriners Children's College Showdown continues on Saturday, February 15, 2026, with a 7 p.m. matchup against No. 10 TCU at Globe Life Field.
The takeaway
Arkansas' dominant offensive performance to open the season against a Big 12 opponent highlights the Razorbacks' status as one of the top college baseball teams in the country, with high expectations for a deep postseason run. The win also continues Arkansas' impressive record in season openers and at Globe Life Field, where they have established a clear home-field advantage.
