No. 1 Arkansas (38-9, 18-7 SEC) defeated No. 5 Tennessee (38-12, 17-8 SEC), 6-5, in the series opener Friday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
Tennessee scored five runs in the bottom of the first inning. Jake Rucker hit a two-run double and Jordan Beck recorded a three-run homer for the Vols.
Tennessee has now hit a home run in 12 consecutive Southeastern Conference games.
The Vols were held scoreless for the remainder of the contest.
Chad Dallas pitched 4.1 innings, totaling four strikeouts and giving up seven hits, five runs and three walks.
Tennessee returns to action Saturday against the Razorbacks at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch is slated for noon EDT. SEC Network will televise the matchup.
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