Root (3.82 ERA, 1.19 WHIP) will pitch for the Razorbacks (49-14) during their elimination game against UCLA (48-17). First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m., but delays to that start time are possible due to an earlier game between Oregon State and Louisville, plus elevated rain and thunderstorm chances in Omaha.

The Razorbacks (49-14) will send left-hander Zach Root (8-6, 3.82 ERA) to the mound against the Bruins (48-17) in an elimination game scheduled for 6 p.m. at Omaha’s Charles Schwab Field.

Arkansas has its starter lined up as the Razorbacks look to fight off elimination for a 2nd straight day at the College World Series.

Gabe Gaeckle came up big for Arkansas during its first college baseball game of the College World Series. However, the right-handed pitcher's shoelaces

Arkansas pitcher and Edmond native Parker Coil is savoring a lifelong dream at the College World Series, embracing the energy, pressure, and pride of representing Oklahoma on college baseball’s biggest stage.

So, once again, great expectations led to deep disappointment for anyone connected with the Razorback baseball program. For the Hogs, that's the story of their entire College World Series history. The Razorbacks have fought their way to Omaha,

Murray State won a regional at Ole Miss and a super regional at Duke to become the fourth No. 4 seed to make it to Omaha. The Racers are led by Dan Skirka, the national coach of the year who had a pit stop at Ouachita Baptist early in his coaching career.