Hogs Make a Statement: Arkansas Takes Game 3 Over LSU to Boost Top-8 National Seed Hopes — Parker Coil Shines in Clutch Return.

Hogs Make a Statement: Arkansas Takes Game 3 Over LSU to Boost Top-8 National Seed Hopes — Parker Coil Shines in Clutch Return.

Fayetteville, Ark. — In a pivotal Game 3 showdown at Baum-Walker Stadium, the Arkansas Razorbacks delivered a powerful statement with a 6-2 victory over the LSU Tigers, reinforcing their case for a top-8 national seed in the NCAA Tournament. After splitting the first two games of the series, Sunday’s rubber match was crucial, and Arkansas rose to the occasion behind a clutch performance from sophomore left-hander Parker Coil.

Making his first SEC start since early March, Coil looked sharp from the outset, tossing 5.1 innings of one-run ball while striking out five and allowing just three hits. His composure on the mound set the tone, silencing a dangerous LSU lineup that had erupted for nine runs in Game 2. Coil’s outing was supported by timely hitting and solid defense, as the Razorbacks played clean baseball in front of a raucous home crowd.

Jared Sprague-Lott and Peyton Stovall led the offensive charge, each notching two RBIs. Stovall’s two-run double in the fourth inning broke a 1-1 tie and swung momentum firmly in Arkansas’ favor. The bullpen took over in the sixth and shut the door, with Gabe Gaeckle and Brady Tygart combining for 3.2 innings of one-run relief.

The series win is a significant boost to Arkansas’ postseason resume, giving them a marquee victory over a ranked SEC opponent. With just two conference series remaining, the Hogs are firmly in the hunt for a top-8 seed, which would guarantee home-field advantage through the Super Regionals.

For a team that’s battled injuries and lineup shuffles all season, Sunday’s win — and Coil’s return — could mark a turning point. As postseason play looms, the Razorbacks are showing signs of peaking at the right time.