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Arkansas Softball Secures Fourth Straight Win, Sweeps Auburn; Prepares for Mississippi State Series

Arkansas softball, ranked third, extended their winning streak to four games with a four-to-one victory over Auburn on Monday. The Hogs now boast a 33-5 record, 8-4 in SEC play, following their first conference sweep since March against Kentucky.

Freshman pitcher Saylor Timmerman showcased resilience, striking out two and allowing just one unearned run over four innings despite an early Auburn lead. Arkansas responded with solo home runs from Dakota Kennedy and Atalyia Rijo in the second inning, followed by a two-run homer from first baseman Tianna Bell in the fourth.

Kennedy also secured a spot in the Athletes Unlimited draft in May, becoming the second Hog to earn the honor in two years. Relief pitcher Robyn Herron and outfielder Kailey Wyckoff contributed to the victory with scoreless innings and a crucial fly ball catch, respectively.

The Hogs will face fourteenth-ranked Mississippi State in a three-game series starting Friday, with coach Courtney Deifel expecting challenging pitching on the road. Arkansas aims to maintain their momentum through SEC battles.

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