LSU chased Arkansas starter Zach Root, another projected first round pitcher, after 1 and 2/3 innings. The Tigers scored 3 runs courtesy of a Chris Stanfield RBI single, a bases-loaded hit by pitch on Michael Braswell and a fielders' choice from Josh Pearson.

Arkansas opened a 7-1 lead with a five-run fourth inning. Logan Maxwell hit a grand slam off AJ Russell, the Vols' third pitcher of the inning. The Razorbacks loaded the bases on singles by Cam Kozeal and Reese Robinett, followed by an intentional walk to Charles Davalan to set up a force play.