Little Rock Baseball Secures Victory in Governor’s I-40 Showdown Opener with Jake Wright’s Grand Slam and Tyler Williams’ Home Run
Little Rock Baseball secures an 8-4 victory over Central Arkansas in game one of the Governor's I-40 Showdown, highlighted by Jake Wright's grand slam, the first for the Trojans since 2017.
By the Numbers- Tyler Williams hits a solo shot for the lead in the second inning.
- Noah Brewer's 2RBI double helps Little Rock retake the lead in the fourth inning.
- Thomas Kuykendall records his 100th career hit and improves to 4-2 for the season with 7 strikeouts.
- Little Rock finishes with a total of 8 runs, 8 hits, and 0 errors.
Central Arkansas responded with 2 runs in the ninth inning, narrowing the lead, but ultimately falling short.
State of Play- Little Rock prepares for a conference series against Eastern Illinois at Gary Hogan Field on Friday.
- The team's upcoming games can be streamed on ESPN+.
As Little Rock faces Eastern Illinois, the focus will be on maintaining the performance and momentum from the recent victory.
Bottom LineLittle Rock Baseball's strong start in the Governor's I-40 Showdown sets a promising tone for future games, with key players delivering standout performances and the team poised for continued success in the upcoming conference series.
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