Arkansas vs. Alabama Game 3: How to watch and listen, forecast, pitching matchup, team comparisons

Arkansas pitcher Jaxon Wiggins throws during a game against Vanderbilt on Sunday, May 15, 2022, in Fayetteville.

SCHEDULED GAME TIME Saturday, 1 p.m.

WHERE Sewell-Thomas Stadium (8,500) in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

RECORDS Arkansas 38-15, 18-11 SEC; Alabama 28-25, 11-17 SEC

STREAK Arkansas lost 1; Alabama won 1

LAST 10 Arkansas 5-5; Alabama 3-7

COACHES Arkansas: Dave Van Horn — 788-417 in 20th season at Arkansas and 1,108-576 in 28th season overall in Division I; Alabama: Brad Bohannon — 133-107 in fifth season at Alabama and overall. 

SERIES Alabama leads 50-46

LAST MEETING Alabama defeated Arkansas 8-6 on Friday in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

RADIO Razorback Sports Network can be accessed through local FM and AM affiliates, via the Arkansas Razorbacks Gameday app, via the TuneIn app, via the Varsity Network app or on ArkansasRazorbacks.com. Blackouts may apply.

TELEVISION The game will be streamed by SEC Network-Plus and can be accessed on WatchESPN.com and via the ESPN app (carrier login required).

ANNOUNCERS Chris Stewart (play-by-play) and Lance Cormier (analyst)

PITCHING MATCHUP Arkansas RHP Jaxon Wiggins (6-2, 5.31 ERA in 61 innings) vs. Alabama LHP Grayson Hitt (4-3, 5.02 ERA in 52 innings)

FORECAST According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high of 93 degrees in Tuscaloosa, Ala. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m.

TEAM COMPARISONS

ERA: Arkansas 3.65; Alabama 4.42

Runs Scored Per Game: Arkansas 7.00; Alabama 5.55

Batting Average: Arkansas .272; Alabama .281

Opponent Batting Average: Arkansas .225; Alabama .252

Slugging Percentage: Arkansas .478; Alabama .435

On-Base Percentage: Arkansas .379; Alabama .360

Fielding Percentage: Arkansas .983; Alabama .979

NOTABLE Arkansas is tied with Texas A&M for the lead in the SEC West with one game to play....The Razorbacks will play at least five consecutive games in the state of Alabama. They follow their series against the Crimson Tide with the SEC Tournament in Hoover. Arkansas went 2-1 during games at Auburn two weeks ago....Alabama clinched a spot in the SEC Tournament with Friday's victory....The Crimson Tide are 21-11 at home this season....The Razorbacks are 7-7 in road games....Arkansas has won four consecutive series over Alabama.