Razorbacks Baseball Makes Another Push Toward Omaha

Arkansas baseball, one of the most consistent programs in the country, is making another push toward the College World Series behind strong pitching and a deep, balanced lineup.

The Razorbacks have become fixtures in the national rankings, and coaches said this year's team has the arms and the bats to make a serious run. Pitching depth, they said, is the key ingredient for surviving the grind of the postseason.

Baseball holds a special place in Arkansas sports culture, and the program's success has helped make Fayetteville one of the sport's premier college destinations. Home crowds are among the largest and most enthusiastic in college baseball.

Coaches cautioned that the road through regional and super-regional play is treacherous, with any team capable of a hot streak. But they said the Razorbacks have the pieces to compete with anyone, and that the expectation, as always, is to reach Omaha.