The Razorbacks’ pitching plans were disrupted after Hunter Dietz left early Friday, forcing Arkansas into a bullpen approach against Auburn.
Arkansas may be peaking at the right time after beating Texas and avoiding a major Hunter Dietz injury.
Hunter Dietz gets the ball as Arkansas faces Texas in a high-profile SEC Tournament quarterfinal game in Hoover.
Arkansas has its ace ready for Texas, while the Longhorns are using the SEC Tournament to evaluate pitching depth.
Aloy likely broke his hamate bone on a first-inning swing and stayed in the game before Arkansas realized how serious it was.
Arkansas beat Tennessee 8-4 and'll face Texas in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals Friday in Hoover.
Zack Stewart hit his third homer in three games as Arkansas escaped Lexington with a stunning 16-12 victory.
Three Arkansas pitchers combined for 16 strikeouts Friday as the Hogs edged Kentucky 5-4 in Lexington.
Oklahoma's bats didn't cool down Sunday, handing Arkansas a 15-10 loss that ended the Hogs' sweep bid.
Arkansas erupted for seven runs in the eighth inning Saturday to beat Oklahoma and clinch the weekend series.