ARKANSANS ACROSS THE MINORS

Matt Reynolds was selected in the second round by the New York Mets.

Who’s hot MATT REYNOLDS (Arkansas Razorbacks) saw his batting average rise to .249. In 10 at-bats over 3 games, Reynolds scored 3 runs on 5 hits, including 2 doubles, 1 triple and 1 home run with 3 RBI.

JAMES MCCANN (Arkansas Razorbacks) saw his batting average rise to .314. In 24 at-bats over 6 games, McCann scored 5 runs on 9 hits, including 1 double and 1 home run with 2 RBI.

Who’s not ZACK COX (Arkansas Razorbacks) saw his batting average drop to .291. In 12 at-bats over 3 games, Cox had 2 hits. He was placed on the seven-day disabled list Wednesday because of a left calf strain.News and notes

Pitcher Duke Welker (Arkansas Razorbacks) was recalled to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Welker, 27, was 3-1 with a 2.78 ERA and 4 saves in 25 appearances at Class AAA Indianapolis. The right-hander was called up because of the Pirates’ depleted bullpen. Pittsburgh had to use three relievers in Tuesday’s 4-0 victory at Cincinnati and four in a 2-1, 13-inning loss Wednesday. Welker was the third former Razorback pitcher to earn a call-up to the major leagues this season.

Pitcher Nick Schmidt (Arkansas Razorbacks) earned his first save at Class AAA Colorado Springs on Tuesday in a 4-1 victory over Tacoma. Schmidt relieved Chris Volstad and pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings. He allowed 2 hits, walked one and didn’t strike out a batter. Schmidt was the sixth Colorado Springs pitcher to earn a save this season.

Sports, Pages 31 on 06/23/2013