Arkansas fans had really high hopes entering Sunday’s matchup with TCU. Those hopes quickly diminished in front a packed Baum-Walker Stadium after the first pitch.
Hagen Smith gave up six runs in the first inning as the top of TCU’s lineup was an absolute buzz saw. The Arkansas bullpen didn’t stand a chance as the Horned Frogs had compiled a 14-1 lead by the time action was stopped in the third inning for a lightning delay.
The 58-minute break in the action did nothing to slow down TCU, who was able to cruise to a 20-5 win over the Diamond Hogs. Despite Arkansas being able to bounce back and win over Santa Clara later in the evening, TCU is now in the driver’s seat of the regional.
Here’s what fans were saying on social media about Sunday’s rough performance.
TCU's Tre Richardson hit back-to-back grand slams to blow the game wide open
This is stupid. Same player. 2 grand slams in n 2 innings for TCU. Both oppo. Not having fun
— fq Arkansas (@fqArkansas) June 4, 2023
TCU jumping out to a 14-1 lead had Hog fans questioning things
Something is up in this game. Not an excuse. Just something is weird.
— John Nabors (@BuzzJohnNabors) June 4, 2023
When in doubt, blame Chad Morris
I don’t know how yet, but this is still Chad Morris’ fault.
— RazorBack-it-up (@Razorback_it_up) June 4, 2023
TCU's explosion reminded some of Arkansas' loss to UConn in basketball
TCU giving off serious UCONN vibes right now.
— Sam Pittman’s Jukebox (@PittmanJukebox) June 4, 2023
Bring out the paper bags for sad depressed fans
— RazorZack (@zack_brust) June 4, 2023
This was a popular feeling among Arkansas fans
— WarMachine2013 (@WarMachine2013) June 4, 2023
A pretty profound observation here
Baseball is often times a Greek Tragedy…
— Steven Tyler (@RandallSteven) June 4, 2023
Arkansas fans were shocked (even before the lightning delay)
Fans at the stadium look like they’re in shock. They are.
— Joe 🅰️ Hog 🐗🐗🐗 (@fudgeja) June 4, 2023
Lightning in the area delayed the game for 58 minutes
Aaaaand we're entering a delay? I guess there's lightning in the area. (As I type that, I hear thunder.)
— Andrew Hutchinson (@NWAHutch) June 4, 2023
Some fans jokingly lobbied for the rest of the regional to be cancelled (meaning Arkansas would advance)
Live look at Fayetteville. For God’s sake these guys are just kids. Do the right thing and cancel the remaining games. Arkansas advances. pic.twitter.com/xs4FyKIeFL
— Harristotle (@That_Guy_Harris) June 4, 2023
The delay ended and Arkansas showed some life
Rowland leads off with a single after the lightning delay.
Make them think about it.
— John Nabors (@BuzzJohnNabors) June 4, 2023
But it quickly diminished and TCU put a stop to any potential run
3 ⬆️ 3 ⬇️ for TCU. I want to see at least some momentum for tonight. Something
— fq Arkansas (@fqArkansas) June 4, 2023
Tre Richardson had quite the game for TCU today
Bro has a hit 2 grand slams and another HR off three different Razorback pitchers.
TRE RICHARDSON HAS EXCEEDED HIS SEASON TOTAL FOR HOMERS IN ONE GAME.
— Jacob Davis (@JacobScottDavis) June 4, 2023
With the game well in hand in the bottom 8th, why keep playing?
Throw in the towel and start game two
— David Marts (@DavidMarts13) June 4, 2023
I wouldn't be surprised if there was some supernatural intervention involved today
This game is cursed lol
— Connor Goodson (@ConnorGoodson) June 4, 2023
It was so bad, the official team account didn't make a score graphic
Final: TCU 20, Arkansas 5 pic.twitter.com/9E1SuPbgVK
— Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) June 4, 2023
But they bounced back Sunday night, score graphic and all!
HOGS WIN! pic.twitter.com/s2g8uFEBX6
— Arkansas Baseball (@RazorbackBSB) June 5, 2023
