( Andy Shupe)
Illinois State catcher Tyler Woltman (left) celebrates Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, after Arkansas' Chris Lanzilli makes the final out during the Razorbacks’ 3-2 loss at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE — Illinois State’s first excursion onto a grass field this season was a productive one that put a damper on the University of Arkansas’ baseball opening day festivities.
The Redbirds received quality bullpen work after starter Jordan Lussier took a line drive off the head in the second inning and their veteran hitters outperformed the No. 4 Razorbacks’ bats in a 3-2 upset before a crowd of 10,116 at Baum-Walker Stadium on Friday.