OMAHA, Neb. — Arkansas will start right-hander Keaton McKinney in its elimination game against Miami on Monday at the College World Series.
McKinney threw only 38 pitches in a 1 1/3-inning start last Saturday against Missouri State. He has been bothered by a hip injury suffered prior to the SEC Tournament last month.
Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn said last week the hip injury wasn’t an issue in McKinney’s start in the super regional, but McKinney was given a cortisone shot two days later to relieve discomfort in his right hip.
“I think he’s good. He’s so hard to read because he’s a quiet guy anyway,” Van Horn said.