FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. The No. 8 Arkansas softball team slugged a single-game program record six home runs in a 9-1 (5 inning) rout over Missouri State at Bogle Park on Tuesday evening. Catcher Kayla Green led the way recording her first career two homer game and was joined by infielder Hannah Gammill, infielder Danielle Gibson, infielder Braxton Burnside and designated player Linnie Malkin in the long ball department.
The Razorbacks also set the single-season school home run record as a team, with their 69 bombs this season breaking the 2008 team’s (65) mark.
How it Happened
All but one of Arkansas’ six home runs were solo jacks as Gammill slugged the team’s first tater in the second inning while making her first plate appearance since March 9 at Central Arkansas. The freshman did not miss a beat and finished the game 3-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored.
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AUBURN, Ala. – Pitchers Jenna Bloom and Autumn Storms combined to shutout No. 25 Auburn for the second straight game, as No. 11 Arkansas swept the series with a 2-0 victory at Jane B. Moore Field on Saturday afternoon. The Razorbacks (31-3, 12-0 SEC) remained in first place in the SEC standings and built on their best start to conference play in program history.
How it Happened
Arkansas scored first for the third straight game of the series and gave Bloom a lead before she took the circle. Outfielder Hannah McEwen and infielder Braxton Burnside both walked, allowing designated player Linnie Malkin to shoot a base hit the opposite way to right field and score McEwen from second to claim a 1-0 advantage.
Arkansas softball shuts down Auburn for 11th straight win Arkansas edges Auburn 2-0 Saturday for series sweep (Source: Arkansas Razorback Athletics) By Matthew Schwartz | April 3, 2021 at 9:19 PM CDT - Updated April 3 at 9:19 PM
Press Release from Arkansas Athletics
AUBURN, Ala. – Pitchers Jenna Bloom and Autumn Storms combined to shutout No. 25 Auburn for the second straight game, as No. 11 Arkansas swept the series with a 2-0 victory at Jane B. Moore Field on Saturday afternoon. The Razorbacks (31-3, 12-0 SEC) remained in first place in the SEC standings and built on their best start to conference play in program history.
How it Happened
AUBURN, Ala. - Pitchers Jenna Bloom and Autumn Storms combined to shutout No. 25 Auburn for the second straight game, as No. 11 Arkansas swept the series with a
AUBURN, Ala. – Infielder Braxton Burnside collected all three RBI, and pitcher Autumn Storms fired a complete game shutout in No. 11 Arkansas’ 3-0 win at No. 25 Auburn on Friday afternoon. The Razorbacks (30-3, 11-0 SEC) lead the country in total wins and remain the SEC’s only undefeated team in league play.
Storms’ shutout is the sixth of the year by the Hogs and her first since a 1-0 win at No. 9 Alabama on March 6, 2020. The win was Arkansas’ 700th in program history.
How it Happened
Arkansas took a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning with the help of a two out rally. Outfielder Hannah McEwen walked in front of Burnside, who doubled to left on a high fly ball, which Auburn’s left fielder lost in the sun.