Arkansas Posts Third Shutout, Clinches Series Over Louisville

FAYTEVILLE, Ark. – No. 8 Arkansas utilized dominant pitching and hot hitting to secure a 14-0 (5), series-clinching win over Louisville on a sunny Monday afternoon at Bogle Park.

Chenise Delce tossed a two-hit shutout while erasing a season-high 10 batters in five innings of work. The Razorback offense assembled a season-high 14 hits and 13 RBI, its most hits since defeating Missouri 8-4 on April 26, 2021. Danielle Gibson constructed another scorching performance at the plate. The Murietta, Calif., native went 3-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI and one run. Sophomore Hannah Gammill mounted a 2-for-3 performance at the dish with a home run, two RBI and two runs. Senior Hannah McEwen went 2-for-3 with a team-high five RBI to go along with one run scored. Linnie Malkin joined Gammill in the home run club after propelling a three-run shot. KB Sides went 1-for-2 with two runs scored and two walks to propel Arkansas at the leadoff spot.

Louisville took game one of Monday’s doubleheader, 8-4. Taylor Ellsworth continued her hot streak with a 2-for-3 performance, tabbing a double. Malkin went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one home run. Rylin Hedgecock hit her first home run of the year.