Hunter Dietz struck out 14, but Arkansas couldn’t finish the job against Kansas and now faces a brutal elimination path Sunday.
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.
Three Arkansas pitchers combined for 16 strikeouts Friday as the Hogs edged Kentucky 5-4 in Lexington.