Arkansas, Ole Miss hit early home runs in College World Series semifinal

Fans of the longball are enjoying the early action in Wednesday’s College World Series semifinal. In the first 2 innings, 2 balls left the yard.

Arkansas’ Chris Lanzilli broke the scoring ice in the top of the 2nd inning with a home run to left field that just made it over the top of the wall. Lanzilli is feasting at Charles Schwab Field, hitting 3 home runs since the Razorbacks’ arrival in Omaha.

Chris Lanzilli is at it again!!

📺 ESPN#MCWS x @RazorbackBSB pic.twitter.com/My6iXQ8Fjz

— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 22, 2022

The Hogs’ lead didn’t last long. Ole Miss’ Kemp Alderman answered with a solo homer of his own, tying things up 1-1. It remains a 1-1 ballgame in the 3rd inning.

TIE GAME!! Kemp Alderman knots us up at 1-1.

📺 ESPN#MCWS x @OleMissBSB pic.twitter.com/aGQgF1dhJz

— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) June 22, 2022

Rebs hadn't trailed since the 7th inning of the Miami game. It lasted a whole half inning.

Thanks Kemp 👊 pic.twitter.com/Geh4yxlEyC

— Ole Miss Baseball (@OleMissBSB) June 22, 2022

Arkansas is 2-1 in the CWS, needing a Wednesday victory to force a Thursday rematch. Ole Miss is 2-0 and can reach the CWS finals with a victory either Wednesday or Thursday.