Gage Wood No-Hitter: Arkansas MCWS Update
- — Gage Wood delivered a historic performance on Monday, throwing a no-hitter to lead Arkansas past Murray State 3-0 in an elimination game at the Men's College World...
- Wood's bid for a perfect game ended in the eighth inning when he hit Dom Decker with a breaking ball.
- The arkansas Razorbacks needed a strong pitching performance,and Wood,a projected first- or second-round MLB Draft pick,exceeded all expectations.
Gage Wood etched his name in College World Series history, throwing a no-hitter to propel Arkansas past Murray State in a stunning 3-0 victory. Wood’s dominant performance,featuring a record-breaking 19 strikeouts,marks onyl the third no-hitter in MCWS history and the first since 1960. The Razorbacks’ ace, a potential MLB Draft pick, delivered under pressure, solidifying his status.This remarkable outing, covered by News Directory 3, showcases Wood’s exceptional talent. Arkansas’ strategic pitching and Wood’s unwavering focus secured their win in an elimination game. The team now advances to face the loser of the UCLA-LSU contest. What will the Razorbacks do next? Discover what’s next for Arkansas as they battle for a continued run!
Arkansas Pitcher Gage Wood Hurls College World Series No-Hitter
Updated June 17, 2025
Omaha, Neb. — Gage Wood delivered a historic performance on Monday, throwing a no-hitter to lead Arkansas past Murray State 3-0 in an elimination game at the Men’s College World Series. The dominant outing marked only the third no-hitter in the tournament’s history and the first since 1960.
Wood’s bid for a perfect game ended in the eighth inning when he hit Dom Decker with a breaking ball. Undeterred, he finished the inning strong and completed the no-hitter, racking up a program-record and MCWS-record 19 strikeouts in nine innings.
The arkansas Razorbacks needed a strong pitching performance,and Wood,a projected first- or second-round MLB Draft pick,exceeded all expectations. His College World Series no-hitter is sure to boost his MLB Draft stock.
The first College World Series no-hitter was pitched by Jim Ehrler of Texas in 1950. Jim Wixson of Oklahoma State followed with another in 1960.
“I shouldn’t have hit the guy,” Wood said after the game. “That’s all I’ve gotta say.”
Asked when he knew something special was happening, Wood smiled and said, “I didn’t throw a pitch out of the stretch in a while so …”
What’s next
Arkansas will face the loser of Monday night’s UCLA-LSU game in another elimination contest on Tuesday.