
Arkansas Razorback pitcher Zach Root (33) throws a pitch in the first inning against the UCLA Bruins during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

UCLA Bruin outfielder Dean West (36) blows a bubble after hititng a single in the first inning against the UCLA Bruins during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback catcher Ryder Helfrick (27) tags UCLA Bruin outfielder Dean West (36) out at home in the first inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

The umpire signals out after Arkansas Razorback catcher Ryder Helfrick (27) tags UCLA Bruin outfielder Dean West (36) trying to steal home in the first inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback outfielder Charles Davalan (24) gets five as he runs home from the home run by Arkansas Razorback infielder Wehiwa Aloy (9) in the first inning against the UCLA Bruins during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback infielder Wehiwa Aloy (9) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the UCLA Bruins during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback infielder Wehiwa Aloy (9) runs home with Charles Davalan, Logan Maxwell, and the batboy waiting after hitting a two-run home run against the UCLA Bruins in the first inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback infielder Wehiwa Aloy (9) runs home with Charles Davalan, Logan Maxwell, and the batboy waiting after hitting a two-run home run against the UCLA Bruins in the first inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback catcher Ryder Helfrick (27) gives a fist bump to the pitcher Zach Root (33) after the first inning against the UCLA Bruins during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

UCLA Bruin pitcher Cody Delvecchio (2) throws a pitch against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

UCLA Bruin infielder Roch Cholowsky (1) turns a double-play against Arkansas Razorback pitcher Tate McGuire (26) in the second inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

UCLA Bruin pitcher Cody Delvecchio (2) picks up the ball from a bunt by Arkansas Razorback Justin Thomas Jr. (4) to throw him out at first in the second inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

UCLA Bruin first baseman Mulivai Levu (39) forces out Arkansas Razorback outfielder Justin Thomas Jr. (4) out at first in the second inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

UCLA Bruin pitcher Ian May (10) throws a pitch in the fifth inning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

UCLA Bruin outfielder Payton Brennan (11) slides in the wall going after the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the fifth inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback infielder Wehiwa Aloy (9) tripled in the fifth against the UCLA Bruins during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback infielder Brent Iredale (10) gets a fist bump from Logan Maxwell after scoring a run against the UCLA Bruins in the fifith inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorbacks fan celebrates a run in the fifith against the UCLA Bruins during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

UCLA Bruin pitcher Cal Randall (28) throws a pitch in the fifth inning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback pitcher Aiden Jimenez (16) throws a pitch against the UCLA Bruins in the sixth inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback catcher Ryder Helfrick (27) finishes the strike out against UCLA Bruin A.J. Salgado (24) during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

UCLA Bruin pitcher Chris Grothues (45) comes in to pitch against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the seventh inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback Justin Thomas Jr. (4) with a SAC bunt in the seventh inning against the UCLA Bruins during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback infielder Wehiwa Aloy (9) celebrates his run in the seventh with a five from Brent Iredale against the UCLA Bruins during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback outfielder Justin Thomas Jr. (4) makes a catch for an out against the UCLA Bruins in the eighth inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback infielder Wehiwa Aloy (9) turns a double play forcing out UCLA Bruin outfielder Dean West (36) out in the eighth inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback Cam Kozeal (8) scores on a wild pitch against UCLA Bruin pitcher Justin Lee (20) in the eighth inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

UCLA Bruin first baseman Mulivai Levu (39) slide to third base against Arkansas Razorbacks third baseman Roman Martin in the ninth inning during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Arkansas Razorback pitcher Will McEntire (41) and catcher Ryder Helfrick (27) celebrates the win over the UCLA Bruins during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.

UCLA Bruin Phoenix Call (4) and Kasen Khansarinia (8) hug after the loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks during the College World Series on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo by John S. Peterson.