( Andy Shupe)
Auburn second baseman Brody Miller runs toward the dugout after hitting a home run during a game against Arkansas on Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Fayetteville.
FAYETTEVILLE — Auburn used baseball’s winning formula to snap a long SEC losing streak at Baum-Walker Stadium on Thursday.
Led by strong pitching and defense, the Tigers upset No. 2 Arkansas 2-1 to take the opening game of the three-game series. The teams are scheduled to play again Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Auburn (12-11, 1-6 SEC) won for the first time since a road victory at Lipscomb on March 16.