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Auburn ace who leads SEC scratched from Arkansas start

FAYETTEVILLE — The No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks won't face Auburn pitching ace Casey Mize on Friday when they open a three-game series at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala., and may not see the sophomore right-hander at all this weekend.

Mize (6-1, 1.23 ERA) is doubtful for the series because of arm soreness, Auburn Coach Butch Thompson told Auburn247sports.com, after he pitched six scoreless innings in the Tigers' 3-2 victory at Tennessee last Thursday night.

Mize leads the SEC in ERA and strikeouts (82), and is tied for the league lead in wins.

Junior right-hander Keegan Thompson (4-1, 1.