Knight’s 13th one for records
OMAHA, Neb. — Arkansas Razorbacks pitcher Blaine Knight’s unbeaten streak has taken him to the top of the school’s singleseason wins list.
Knight notched his 13th win in Sunday’s 11-5 triumph over Texas, his sixth consecutive start that resulted in a victory.
“Stuff-wise, it was OK,” Knight said in his understated style. “Fastball command was average for me. I had the big breaker working a little bit. Slider was working and change-up a little bit as well.”
Knight allowed 2 runs on 4 hits and 1 walk while throwing 81 pitches in his 5 innings. He left the game with a 3-2 lead, but the Razorbacks turned it into an 11-2 rout after six.
“He battled again,” Arkansas catcher Grant Koch said. “That’s what he does. He’s going to give you a quality start every time, and that’s why he’s the best.”
Said Arkansas Coach Dave Van Horn: “He worked his way out of a jam or two and just didn’t give up that big inning. He’s meant a lot to the team, obviously. You’ve got to have somebody that you can depend on every weekend at this level and especially in our league. I wouldn’t be sitting here right now if it wasn’t for Blaine Knight.”
Knight tied the record of 13 wins held by Rich Erwin (1979) and Steve Krueger (1980).
“The 13-0 thing, I just chalked it up as another win for the team,” Knight said. “I’m just going to do what I can in my next outing to get another win for the team and keep them going.”
Knight said someone told him in the dugout about tying the school record.
“I guess that’s cool and all. I’m just more about getting this team where we need to be,” he said.