For Scroggins, Louisiana Tech start is personal

Cody Scroggins pitches during Arkansas' second game against Louisiana Tech at J.C. Love Field in Ruston on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. The Razorbacks won 13-10.FAYETTEVILLE — The next start carries extra significance for Arkansas right hander Cody Scroggins.

The worst moment of Scroggins' baseball career came two years and nine days ago against Sunday's opponent, Louisiana Tech. Pitching in relief, Scroggins tore his ulnar collateral ligament in the third inning of a game March 1, 2017 in Ruston, La.

Scroggins required Tommy John surgery and nearly a year of rehabilitation.

"To be honest, to me it's more personal because I'm never going to forget that date," Scroggins said. "Who you're playing,…