Razorbacks look to get back on track
Jimmy Carter
Issue date: 4/29/09 Section: Sports
"As a hitter you've just got to stay relaxed and let the game come to you. (We) found ourselves getting behind in the count and trying to force the issue."
Sophomore Kim Jones (7-10, 3.85 ERA) will get the starting nod in the first game with junior ace Miranda Dixon (16-10, 3.83 ERA) starting the nightcap.
Arkansas will head into the weekend series against No. 8 Georgia (36-9, 16-7) in third place in the SEC Western Division and seventh place overall. Pinkerton said being .500 or better after the SEC tournament will likely be a key factor for the team's NCAA tournament hopes.
"If we can win the two games tomorrow night and take one or two from Georgia and have a strong showing in the tournament, RPI-wise it will speak for itself," Pinkerton said. "I think we've just got to go out and take care of business and play hard and let things happen."
With the Wednesday double-header the Razorbacks will play five games in as many days heading into finals week. Pinkerton said the coaching staff realizes the next week is stressful for their student-athletes and will adjust the squad's schedule accordingly.
"It alters your practice schedule," Pinkerton said. "We've got to try to get them as much time off as possible. Cutting down on some drills I don't think is going to make a whole lot of difference. This is a tough time of year and we have that mindful as a staff."
Sophomore Kim Jones (7-10, 3.85 ERA) will get the starting nod in the first game with junior ace Miranda Dixon (16-10, 3.83 ERA) starting the nightcap.
Arkansas will head into the weekend series against No. 8 Georgia (36-9, 16-7) in third place in the SEC Western Division and seventh place overall. Pinkerton said being .500 or better after the SEC tournament will likely be a key factor for the team's NCAA tournament hopes.
"If we can win the two games tomorrow night and take one or two from Georgia and have a strong showing in the tournament, RPI-wise it will speak for itself," Pinkerton said. "I think we've just got to go out and take care of business and play hard and let things happen."
With the Wednesday double-header the Razorbacks will play five games in as many days heading into finals week. Pinkerton said the coaching staff realizes the next week is stressful for their student-athletes and will adjust the squad's schedule accordingly.
"It alters your practice schedule," Pinkerton said. "We've got to try to get them as much time off as possible. Cutting down on some drills I don't think is going to make a whole lot of difference. This is a tough time of year and we have that mindful as a staff."
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