OMAHA, Neb. — An extra game and an increased chance of thunderstorms will precede Arkansas' scheduled game with Texas Tech on Tuesday at the College World Series.
A game between Mississippi State and North Carolina was postponed until 10 a.m., Tuesday after a lengthy thunderstorm delayed its start time by several hours Monday. The early Monday game between Oregon State and Washington began at 1 p.m., but did not finish until 9:30 p.m.
The Razorbacks' game against the Red Raiders is still scheduled for 6 p.m., Tuesday, but the start time could be delayed if the forecast is accurate. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in Omaha during the daytime hours Tuesday, and an unspecified chance of precipitation Tuesday night.
Arkansas' game is the final of three scheduled contests Tuesday in Omaha. A game between Texas and Florida is scheduled to start 65 minutes following the conclusion of the morning game.
Games at the College World Series cannot begin after 11 p.m.
Rain and lightning have already significantly altered the College World Series schedule twice this week. Arkansas' game against Texas on Sunday was postponed for 2 hours, 49 minutes because of lightning and a brief downpour, and the Oregon State-Washington game was postponed 4 hours, 31 minutes because of heavy thunderstorms that moved through Omaha on Monday afternoon.
The winner of the Arkansas-Texas Tech game will move into the driver's seat in its bracket and will not have to play again until Friday night. The loser must play either Florida or Texas in an elimination game Thursday night.