OMAHA, Neb. — Arkansas pitcher Gabe Gaeckle’s shoelaces have provided more problems than opposition hitters in the NCAA Tournament.
Gaeckle’s breaking ball is unhittable. But he’s breaking shoe laces that are promoted as unbreakable.
Gaeckle impressed with 6 strong innings during a 4-1 loss to LSU on Saturday night in the first round of the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field. He dazzled with a career-high 10 strikeouts in a sterling relief performance.
The Aptos, Calif., sophomore allowed 1 run, 3 hits with 1 walk. He threw 90 pitches that included 60 strikes. He had his 4-pitch arsenal danced and hit 96 mph on the scoreboard radar.