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(02/24/15 1:49am)
The Tigers' softball team continued its winning streak in the second day of the 2015 Plainsman Invite with a doubleheader shutout against Evansville and George Washington.
Starting strong offensively, the Tigers brought in nine runs. Emily Carosone hit a grand slam in the top of the first inning against Evansville, making it her second in three games so far this season.
"I try to keep it simple," Carosone said. "I keep my zone and look for my pitch in my zone ... I see the ball coming in and it's just natural, mechanics take over."
In the first match against Evansville in the bottom of the 3rd inning, head coach Clint Myers put in his nonstarters, who brought success to the team.
"We got 23 out of 24 people in a ball game ... that's pretty darn good," Myers said. "Everybody works hard so when they get their opportunity. They really enjoy it."
The game ended under mercy rule in the bottom of the fifth inning with the Tigers leading 12-0.
The Tigers continued to rule the field in the second game with five runs in the first inning including a homerun by Jade Rhodes. In the top of the fifth inning, the Tiger's stayed consistently tight in field position and shut down George Washington quickly, grabbing the win soon after with their eighth run in offense.
The second game ended with another shutout, 8-0. Although it was a solid win, Myers said he expects better.
"(George Washington) gave us eight passes," Myers said, "and with seven hits we had fifteen runners, and only scored 8?"
With Myers's discontent came hope for the last day of the Plainsman Invite against Appalachian State and Chattanooga.
"Tomorrow will be another day," Myers said. "Tomorrow we expect to be good and come out and battle like we're capable; swing the bats, play good defense and give good pitching." \0x200B
(02/24/15 1:45am)
Auburn Softball defeated UAB Feb. 6 in the 2015 Plainsman Invite at Jane B. Moore Field.
After waiting for game play after an almost two hour delay, the Tigers started strong with seven runs in the first inning.
Key plays of the game included Haley Fagan's homer un in the first as well as McKenzie Kilpatrick's grand slam to make the game 7-0.
"As soon as it came off the bat, I knew it was gone. I was excited." Kilpatrick said.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Myers switched out the Tigers' pitcher against Troy, Marcy Harper, for sophomore Jenna Abbot, who has a new approach to pitching in her unique wind up.
Abbot finished the game 11-2.
"We've got four pitchers to choose from and they're all pitching pretty well." Myers said.
UAB is the second win under mercy rule for the Tigers this season along with their shutout against Troy Thursday night. With the Tigers' success so far, coach Clint Myers has high hopes.
"We're getting better, we understand what we gotta do and we know how to play, it's just a matter of going out and making the executions everyday." Myers said.
The Tiger's continue this weekend's matches tomorrow against Evansville at 3:30pm in Jane B. Moore Field.
(02/24/15 1:47am)
It didn't look good in the beginning.
Troy put up four quick runs in the top of the first, and Auburn's softball season was off to a nightmare of a start.
Then the Tigers came to the plate.
In a first inning that lasted just minutes shy of an hour, 14 runs crossed the plate. 10 of them belonged to the Tigers, including a grand slam from second baseman Emily Carosone. After that, the onslaught of runs continued for the Tigers, and the Trojans only notched one more run. The game was called by way of the mercy rule at a score of 15-5.
"It feels good to get any win," said head coach Clint Meyers. "They all feel good. The nicest thing is, we gave up four in the first and then answered back with 10. That says a lot about character."
The winning pitcher on the night was Lexi Davis, who pitched three innings and gave up four runs, all in the first inning.
"I think I just came out a little excited, a little tight," Davis said. "I just took a breather and went back and threw a little bit more and settled down and told myself 'I don't need to do too much.'"
Davis said it's comforting for her to see that she can get run support when she needs it.
"It means the world," Davis said. "We have one of the best offenses in the country. Knowing that we can come out and answer right back with 10 runs just makes my life a lot easier.
Overall, the Tigers totaled 15 runs on 12 hits, and only left three players on base.
Next up, the Tigers play host in the season's first tournament, the Plainsman Invite.
"You're going to face one good pitcher from every ball club," Meyers said. "We've got some pretty good teams coming in. The most important thing is getting some experience, and getting as many people to play as we can."
(02/24/15 1:36am)
One goal will be on the mind of Auburn's softball team as they walk on to Jane B. Moore Field for the first time this season Thursday, Feb. 5: A trip to Oklahoma City and a berth in the College World Series.
"Everybody understands," said head coach Clint Meyers. "We're on the same page with the same goal, and that's to get to Oklahoma City and play for a national championship."
In year two under two-time national champion Meyers, the Tigers enter the season with all the confidence in the world.
"We believe this year," said returning All-American sophomore Kasey Cooper. "This year, everybody knew, 'Hey, we're going to Oklahoma City, so work your tail off in the beginning cause it's going to happen this year.' I believe our outlook on the game and way we approach the game has changed."
Even though the World Series is the ultimate goal, the team understands it has to take things as they come and work through the season one game at a time.
"Right now, we feel confident," said fellow All-American senior Branndi Melero. "We're ready to go. (Meyers) has prepared us mentally and physically to the best of his ability, and all it turns out to be is 'Are we ready for that first game?' I believe we are."
That first game will be Thursday, Feb. 5, against Troy.
Meyers pointed out before the first pitch of the 2015 campaign is thrown, the Tigers have already accomplished something no other Auburn softball team ever has, coming in at No. 19 in the preseason rankings.
Motivation for the Tigers will likely come from some of the disappointments the team was faced with last year.
"Getting deeper into SEC play really showed us how good we were and how good we could be," Cooper said. "I remember we faced some of the top teams that went to Oklahoma City and won the World Series. Just seeing that we competed with them, and if we would have done the little things right we would have won the games, taking that into consideration in practice, we focused more on the minute details and the little things so that won't happen this year."
Melero said while last year may provide some motivation, the team also needs to realize the past is over.
"It'll always be in the back of my head, but as a player you've just got to flush it," Melero said, speaking about the team's final game last season, a loss in NCAA regionals. "You've got to let it go. It's in the past, and when we get there this year, than it can come back and you can say, 'This how we're going to do it. This is how we're going to win."
The first 13 games of the season will be at home for the Tigers, as the play host to the Plainsman and Tiger Invitational. After that, they'll head to Tampa, Florida, to take part in the USF Tournament.
SEC play will begin with a series against Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi, on March 15.
(04/26/12 10:00am)
After taking the series against Arkansas at home last weekend, Auburn's softball team will now travel to South Carolina.
(04/05/12 10:00am)
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(03/29/12 1:04am)
The No. 24 Tigers fell to 24-11 on the year and 3-7 in conference play.
(03/22/12 10:00am)
Mark Ryal has a plethora of playing experience from his days in Major Leauge Baseball. Ryal has used this experience to help improve the Auburn Tigers softball team in his four seasons as an assistant coach.
(03/08/12 10:16pm)
The Auburn softball team went 2-3 overall in the five-game Citrus Classic this weekend in Orlando, Fla. The Tigers hold a 16-3 overall record and will break into conference play after the upcoming War Eagle Classic.
(03/01/12 11:00am)
After its victory over Loyola Marymount University on Sunday, Auburn's softball team will head to Orlando, Fla., this weekend for the Citrus Classic with a perfect 14-0 record.
(03/01/12 11:00am)
Senior pitcher Lauren Schmalz is doing her part to lead the Tigers to an undefeated season by dominating opponents from the mound.
(02/16/12 11:00am)
After being voted third in the Preseason Coaches' Poll, the Auburn softball team is meeting expectations.
(02/13/12 5:30pm)
The Auburn softball team battled through the cold to defeat Appalachian State 6-2 Sunday afternoon in the last game of the Tiger Invitational. This win closed out the Tigers' perfect weekend, and put the team at 5-0 this season.
(02/12/12 7:27am)
The Auburn Tigers took down Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne 2-0 Saturday afternoon in the Tiger Invitational, keeping their undefeated season alive.
(02/11/12 8:26pm)
The Auburn softball team swept the second day of the Tiger Invitational Friday as it defeated Wright State 12-4 and Bowling Green 10-2 at Jane B. Moore Field.
(02/10/12 9:49pm)
Auburn softball held its season opener Thursday night at Jane B. Moore field against Alabama State.
(02/09/12 11:00am)
The Auburn softball team opens its season Thursday against the Alabama State Hornets.
(05/26/11 10:00am)
The 21st-ranked Tigers were eliminated Friday night from the NCAA Seattle Regional after a 4-3 Brigham Young victory, the result of five Auburn errors.