Arkansas' 12-inning win last night over Virginia puts the Hogs up against LSU on Friday. It also put the one Arkansas pitcher that truly frustrated LSU on the shelf for Friday's game.

Dallas Keuchel threw 8 1/3 innings against LSU in the regular season. He allowed just five hits. But he threw the final four innings last night for Dave Van Horne meaning the most he could contribute on Friday would be an inning or two. Keeping the tall left-hander off the mound is a huge advantage for LSU.

Van Horne said today he has narrowed Friday's starter down to Zack Cox or Stephen Richards. Cox has worked in relief all season. He has no starts and the longest he's gone is three innings. Richards, too, has yet to make a start this season. He threw one inning against LSU in the regular season, striking out the side. Arkansas isn't looking for a complete gameout of anyone Friday. They are in survival mode right now. Even if Van Horne decides to stretch Keuchel out, he won't have much in the tank after last night's performance.

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