University of Arkansas closer Brady Tygart, who had been close to unhittable for the past three weeks, gave up a key hit, then threw wildly on a potential out at home plate as No. 18 Auburn rallied for two runs in the eighth inning and held off the Hogs 5-3 on Saturday in Auburn, Ala.
Jesse Barker hadn't started a game since his senior season at Benton High School. Not that anyone would've reckoned as much watching him Wednesday night.