OMAHA, Neb. — Arkansas' bats cooled considerably in the early-summer heat of East Nebraska.
The Razorbacks’ offense that averaged more than seven runs per game was silenced during their three-game national championship series against Oregon State. Arkansas scored seven runs on 14 hits, and struck out 38 times against the Beavers.
Arkansas, which scored a combined 23 runs in three CWS game entering the finals, batted .147 overall (14-for-95), .200 with runners on base (6-for-30) and .222 (4-for-18) with runners in scoring position against Oregon State.
“They kept us off balance really well and located their fastballs,” second baseman Carson Shaddy said.