Hog wild! Chris Lanzilli’s 416-foot 2-run homer gives Arkansas big lead over Auburn in CWS elimination game
By Sydney Hunte
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Arkansas is currently taking on Auburn in a College World Series elimination game in Omaha. And, at least for now, the Razorbacks are cruising to a blowout win over the Tigers.
After taking a 1-0 lead in the 1st, Arkansas tacked on 3 in the 3rd to open up a 4-0 advantage. Then, in the 4th, Michael Turner’s 2-run double with 2 out brought in Braydon Webb and Peyton Stovall to make it 6-0.
That brought up Chris Lanzilli, who absolutely crushed a John Armstrong pitch 416 feet into the left-field stands—tied with Ole Miss’ Tim Elko for the longest of the CWS thus far—to give the Razorbacks a 8-0 lead. Take a look at the homer, in case you missed it:
? Chris Lanzilli…that ball had a family! ?
? ESPN#MCWS x @RazorbackBSB pic.twitter.com/kEmSUpdkZs
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 22, 2022
Meanwhile, Arkansas hurler Will McEntire has allowed 1 hit through 5 innings and has struck out 9 while walking just 1. Will the Razorbacks continue to roll their way to victory, or can the Tigers get off the mat and capture some come-from-behind magic?
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
