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Despite losses, UA batters score more

FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas Razorbacks were expected to take a step back offensively this season after losing six veteran position players.

The 2018 Razorbacks hit .296 with a .475 slugging percentage, bashed a school-record 98 home runs while scoring 6.99 runs per game, and reached the College World Series championship series.

Not only have the 2019 Razorbacks not fallen back at the plate, they have cranked up their scoring without maintaining the home run pace of the previous year.

No. 4 University of Arkansas (39-13, 19-8 SEC) will take a .311 batting average and a .