Arkansas ace Hagen Smith gave his defenders a breather on Friday, and boosted his MLB Draft stock in the process.
The Razorbacks left-hander struck out 17 batters in six innings during a start against No. 7 Oregon State, tying a program record in only two thirds of a game. He allowed only three hits and a walk before exiting with 78 pitches thrown.
An Oregon State player didn't record an out on the ground until Micah McDowell grounded out to open the sixth inning. Before that, it was 15 strikeouts in five innings for Smith, who ended his night with a perfectly placed slider.