( Andy Shupe)
Arkansas designated hitter Brady Slavens connects Saturday, April 2, 2022, for a two-run home run scoring right fielder Chris Lanzilli during the third inning of play against Mississippi State at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville.
FAYETTEVILLE — Before Saturday’s game, Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn made a prediction about Brady Slavens on the Razorbacks’ pregame radio show.
“I think he’s about ready to break out,” Van Horn said.
Slavens backed up his coach’s words with a big performance during the Razorbacks’ 12-5 series-clinching victory over Mississippi State. Batting seventh as Arkansas’ designated hitter, Slavens had two RBI hits, including a two-run home run in the Razorbacks’ four-run third inning that helped break open the game.