Hogs beat CWS newcomer Kent State 8-1 on 4-hitter

Kent State starting pitcher David Starn works against Arkansas in the first inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 16, 2012.

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Arkansas starting pitcher DJ Baxendale delivers against Kent State in the first inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 16, 2012.

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Kent State’s Sawyer Polen, right, is safe at first base ahead of the throw to Arkansas first baseman Dominic Ficociello in the fifth inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 16, 2012.

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Kent State’s Nick Hamilton lines out to Arkansas shortstop Tim Carver in the sixth inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 16, 2012. Hamilton’s family will meet him in Omaha, Neb., for a family reunion and Father’s Day weekend getaway.

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Arkansas’ Jake Wise, left, celebrates with teammate Joe Serrano (10) after hitting a solo home run against Kent State in the second inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 16, 2012.

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Arkansas’ Jake Wise rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Kent State in the second inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 16, 2012.

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Kent State shortstop Jimmy Rider (1) flicks the ball to second baseman Derek Toadvine (2) in the fourth inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game against Arkansas, in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 16, 2012. Arkansas’ Derrick Bleeker reached first base on a fielder’s choice and Arkansas’ Brian Anderson was out at second base on the play.

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Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn (2) greets Bo Bigham, center, and Derrick Bleeker, left, after they scored against Kent State on a two-RBI double by Matt Vinson in the sixth inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 16, 2012.

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Kent State’s Nick Hamilton, right, strikes out in the second inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game against Arkansas, with Arkansas catcher Jake Wise, left, loooking on in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 16, 2012.

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Kent State’s Jimmy Rider (1) is greeted by teammates, including Tyler Skulina (31), after hitting a solo home run against Arkansas in the sixth inning of an NCAA College World Series baseball game in Omaha, Neb., Saturday, June 16, 2012.

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OMAHA, Neb. — DJ Baxendale and Brandon Moore combined on a four-hitter, Jake Wise homered for the first time since February and Arkansas defeated Kent State 8-1 on Saturday to spoil the Golden Flashes' first appearance in the College World Series.

Baxendale didn't allow a hit until Sawyer Polen's infield single with two out in the fifth. He held the Flashes (46-19) scoreless until Jimmy Rider homered in the sixth.

Arkansas (45-20) broke open the game on Matt Vinson's two-run double that made it 5-1 in the bottom of the sixth.

Baxendale (8-5) allowed just three hits, giving way to Moore with one out in the seventh. He struck out five and walked one.

Kent State starter David Starn (11-4) walked three of the first four batters he faced and left after Vinson's two-out double.

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