Wed Jun 18 00:30:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Arkansas pitcher Gage Wood threw a historic no-hitter in the Men’s College World Series against Murray State, leading the Razorbacks to a 3-0 victory. Wood struck out a record-breaking 19 batters, marking the third no-hitter in MCWS history and the first in 65 years. Despite hitting a batter in the eighth inning, Wood dominated the game, showcasing excellent command of his pitches. The Razorbacks advanced in the tournament and will play another elimination game, while Murray State was eliminated. Wood’s performance was supported by key defensive plays and timely hitting from the Razorbacks’ offense.

**News Article:**

**Wood’s Historic No-Hitter Propels Arkansas in College World Series**

OMAHA, Neb. – Arkansas pitcher Gage Wood etched his name in College World Series history Monday, throwing a dominant no-hitter against Murray State in a 3-0 victory. Wood’s performance marked the third no-hitter in MCWS history and the first in 65 years.

Wood (4-1) set a new MCWS record for strikeouts in a nine-inning game with an astounding 19, stifling the Murray State Racers and sending them home empty-handed.

“The only special thing was I didn’t want to go home. That’s it,” Wood said after the game.

The junior right-hander’s bid for a perfect game was broken up in the eighth inning when he hit a batter. Despite the setback, Wood remained composed, finishing the inning with two strikeouts and an emphatic celebration.

Arkansas’ coach Dave Van Horn praised Wood’s execution and the team’s defense, stating, “Gage was just executing pitch after pitch, getting ahead in the count and elevating his fastball in and out. What a great job.”

The Razorbacks’ offense provided enough support, breaking the game open in the seventh inning with key hits from Wehiwa Aloy and Logan Maxwell.

With the victory, Arkansas (49-14) advances in the tournament and will face the loser of the UCLA-LSU game in another elimination contest. Wood, joining the ranks of Jim Ehrler and Jim Wixson as MCWS no-hit legends, celebrated by giving the game ball to his father as a late Father’s Day gift.

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