Arkansas Razorbacks Dominate Creighton with Home Run Barrage, Punch Ticket to Super Regionals

In a performance that left Baum-Walker Stadium roaring and Razorback Nation brimming with pride, the Arkansas baseball team stormed past Creighton on Sunday with a thunderous 9-2 victory, propelled by five towering home runs. The win secures the Razorbacks a spot in the NCAA Super Regionals and sends a clear message: Arkansas is not just surviving the postseason — it’s thriving.

From the first pitch to the final out, the Razorbacks played like a team on a mission. Their bats came alive with ferocity, their pitching held firm under pressure, and their defense remained airtight. For Arkansas fans, it was more than a win — it was a statement.

The Hogs wasted no time showcasing their offensive firepower. In front of a packed and deafening home crowd, Arkansas launched five home runs, each one seemingly louder than the last. Whether it was off the bat of a seasoned veteran or a rising underclassman, the baseballs were flying out of the yard like missiles. Creighton’s pitching staff simply had no answer.

Senior outfielder Kendall Diggs started the fireworks with a laser shot in the second inning, sending the ball into the Fayetteville sky and the crowd into a frenzy. Not to be outdone, sophomore catcher Parker Rowland followed with a two-run bomb that gave the Hogs a lead they never relinquished. Later in the game, Brady Slavens added another blast — his third of the regional — showing off the power that has made him a staple of Arkansas’ lineup. By the time the fifth home run cleared the fence, Baum-Walker felt less like a stadium and more like a launchpad.

While the long balls were grabbing headlines, the Razorbacks’ pitching performance was equally crucial to their commanding win. Starting pitcher Hagen Smith delivered six gritty innings, striking out seven and allowing only two runs — both of which came after Arkansas had already built a sizeable lead.

Smith’s fastball touched the upper 90s, and he mixed his pitches expertly to keep the Bluejays off-balance. When he handed the ball off to the bullpen, the Razorbacks’ relievers didn’t miss a beat. Gage Wood and Brady Tygart combined for three innings of scoreless relief, sealing the win with poise and precision.

Arkansas also displayed sharp, mistake-free defense — a trait that often goes underappreciated in high-octane postseason matchups. Shortstop John Bolton made several highlight-reel plays, including a diving stop in the seventh that robbed Creighton of a potential rally. Outfielders Christian Franklin and Jace Bohrofen tracked down deep fly balls with ease, cutting off extra-base hits before they could develop.

With the victory, Arkansas advances to the NCAA Super Regionals for the fourth time in the last five postseasons, continuing the program’s remarkable consistency under Van Horn. The Razorbacks are now one step away from returning to the College World Series in Omaha, a place that has become a second home for this proud baseball school.

The Hogs await their Super Regional opponent with growing confidence and unwavering focus. They’ll host the next round in Fayetteville, where the crowd will undoubtedly bring the same electric energy that helped carry Arkansas through the regional round.

Arkansas’s blowout win over Creighton wasn’t just a victory; it was a reminder of what makes Razorback baseball so formidable. Depth in the lineup, power at the plate, discipline on the mound, and chemistry in the clubhouse — this team has all the ingredients of a championship contender.