WholeHogSports · Jun 11, 2021
Franklin not in lineup for Game 1 against NC State
( Walt Beazley, Arkansas Razorbacks )Arkansas center fielder Christian Franklin dives to make a catch during an NCAA regional game against Nebraska on Monday, June 7, 2021, in Fayetteville.FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas outfielder Christian Franklin will not start for the Razorbacks during the first game of the super regional against North Carolina State on Friday.
Franklin, an All-SEC selection and All-America candidate, has started 59 of 60 games for the Razorbacks. He went 3 for 14 in the regional with a home run and 2 RBI.
He scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning of Arkansas' 6-2 win over Nebraska on Monday in the regional championship.