FAYETTEVILLE -- Memphis left-hander Danny Denz dazzled No. 12 University of Arkansas for most of five innings on a chilly, drizzly Wednesday afternoon in Northwest Arkansas.
But after the 5-9 Denz reached the end of his day in the fifth, things went haywire for the Tigers.
WHEN 3 p.m., Friday
Arkansas left-handed freshmen Caden Monke and Evan Taylor both struck out the side in making their college debuts in the sixth and eighth innings, respectively. … Trevor Ezell’s stolen bases in the third and fifth innings made him 6 for 6 on the year. … Arkansas catchers Zack Plunkett (1 of 2) and Casey Opitz (2 of 2) have thrown out 3 of 4 attempted base stealers.