Hunter Dietz struck out 14, but Arkansas couldn’t finish the job against Kansas and now faces a brutal elimination path Sunday.
Arkansas can move one win closer to a Super Regional berth with a winners’ bracket matchup against Kansas on Saturday.
Arkansas held Hunter Dietz back Friday, and now the Razorbacks get their ace for a key winners’ bracket matchup.
Dave Van Horn discussed Arkansas’ comeback win over Missouri State and confirmed Hunter Dietz will start against Kansas.
Arkansas and Missouri State split two regular-season meetings, setting up a familiar and dangerous NCAA Regional opener in Lawrence.
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.
The Hogs looked dominant Friday, but Cameron Johnson and a 2.96 ERA await Arkansas in Saturday's must-win series clincher.
