First Pitch Edition

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  1. 4. This occurs when the batter swings at the pitch and misses, or does not swing at a pitch within the strike zone. It’s one of the ways a pitcher can get a batter out.
  2. 8. The Head Hog of the softball program is in their 10th season at the helm.
  3. 9. There are typically nine of these in a standard game
  4. 10. This play happens when the defense gets two outs in a single continuous action, often involving the catcher, shortstop, and first baseman.
Down
  1. 1. This group retrieves bats and balls during games, hyping up the fan base and promoting the Hogs
  2. 2. When a ball is hit by a batter and goes soaring over the Hog Pen, it’s considered one of these.
  3. 3. King of the mound, can be referred to as an ace or a Friday-night starter
  4. 5. The Head Hog of the Arkansas baseball program is one of only five head coaches in college baseball history with 300 or more Southeastern Conference wins in their career.
  5. 6. Doors to this section open an hour and a half before each baseball game as Hog fans pour into the area out behind left field.
  6. 7. The official mascot of the Arkansas program dons an Arkansas baseball cap over his tusked head.