Baseball

Ninth-inning miscues doom Auburn in 5-4 loss to Mississippi State

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | June 17

"This team's really grown a lot. We've changed, and we're better. I don't think much shocks us. We'll be back."

After season of challenges, Auburn facing familiar foe in Omaha

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | June 16

"There was enough fortitude, there was enough confidence in themselves, maybe even when people gave up on them. I think these guys still think they’re good baseball players, and believed that the whole time.”

Auburn heading to College World Series for first time since 1997 with 14-7 win over UNC

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | June 10

For the first time since 1997, Auburn is going to the College World Series.

Auburn shut out by UNC, sets up winner-take-all game Monday

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | June 9

"We just really couldn't get anything going offensively."

Auburn one win from College World Series after Game 1 victory over UNC

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | June 9

"What will be important tomorrow is try to focus one pitch at a time. If something happens, and it probably will at some point in the contest tomorrow, can we let it go? And just get right back on what's important now."

Steven Williams named National Player of the Week after Atlanta Regional heroics

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | June 5

Auburn sophomore outfielder Steven Williams has been named the Perfect Game/Rawlings National Player of the Week after his performance in the Atlanta Regional last weekend. This is the first time in Williams' career that he has earned this honor. In Williams' three games at Georgia Tech's ...

Auburn sweeps Atlanta Regional, advances to second straight Super Regional

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | June 3

For the first time in program history, Auburn is headed to the NCAA Super Regionals for the second straight year.

Williams' improbable walkoff lifts Auburn to 3rd straight regional final

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | June 2

"We never thought we were out of it the whole entire game."

Steven Williams, Auburn offense beat down Coastal Carolina in regional-opening win

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | May 31

"I think it showed that Rod had a little push for us today," Davis said. "He's going to be with us all week."

Auburn headed to Atlanta Regional to start NCAA Tournament play

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | May 27

"I’m pretty sure we’ll have a lot of fans there. It could be like another home game for us.”

'Unusual' ending spells heartbreak for Auburn in SEC Tournament elimination game

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | May 23

“Unusual, tough way to lose it."

Auburn thumped by Vanderbilt in SEC Tournament

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | May 23

HOOVER, Ala. — Auburn did not get to play a full nine-inning game on Day 2 of the SEC Tournament. After top-seeded Vanderbilt scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth to take an 11-1 lead, a run rule was called and the game was over. Vanderbilt’s offense dominated Auburn’s pitching ...

Big hits from Judd Ward, steady pitching secure Auburn win on Day 1 of SEC Tournament

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | May 22

"Coming out here and competing in it and being able to be a part of it, it’s one of the best feelings in the world — especially with the atmosphere we brought tonight with all the fans, it was awesome."

Elliot Anderson pitches during Auburn baseball vs. Georgia Tech on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn kicks off SEC Tournament with elimination game against Tennessee

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | May 21

"We’ve been waiting for a while and the guys have hung in there, so that’s what makes me optimistic and hopeful that it could come back online again.”

Auburn splits Saturday doubleheader with Georgia, loses series

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | May 12

In Game 3 of the series, and first game of a Saturday doubleheader, Auburn pulled off the win in extra innings. With the game tied 3-3, Conor Davis hit an RBI single to get the Tigers the 4-3 win over No. 7 Georgia in the bottom of the 10th. “Conor keeps coming up big in those situations,” said ...

Big innings too much for Auburn in 11-2 loss to No. 7 Georgia

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | May 11

A disastrous fourth inning began Auburn’s downfall in its 11-2 loss to No.7 Georgia on Friday night. In the fourth, the Tigers allowed the Bulldogs to score six runs. In the seventh, Georgia scored four more to sink the Tigers into a bigger deficit. The night started off promising with ...

Season-best offense propels Auburn to series win over Alabama

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | May 6

“It’s huge. It puts a big stamp in what we wanted to do this weekend."

Auburn suffers 'disappointing' loss in late-running Game 2 against Alabama

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | May 5

Saturday night’s game was a heartbreaker for Auburn. Auburn had the lead for the first time in its Game 2 against Alabama going into the ninth after the Tigers scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth. Alabama answered those four runs with two of its own in the top of the ninth, which was ...

Auburn puts all the pieces together for 5-1 win over Alabama

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | May 4

In Game 1 against rival Alabama, Auburn was able to get all the pieces clicking in a 5-1 win. A combination of early offense, impressive defense and shutout pitching put the Tigers back in the win column after losing three straight games last weekend at Vanderbilt. "We’ve always competed until ...

Casey Mize pitches during Auburn vs. Vanderbilt baseball on Friday, May 4, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Former Auburn pitcher, No. 1 overall pick Casey Mize tosses no-hitter in Double-A debut

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | April 29

Former Auburn pitcher Casey Mize threw a no-hitter in his first Double-A start on Monday night for the Erie SeaWolves. Mize was selected as the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Detroit Tigers in the 2018 Major League Baseball Draft. He was the first No. 1 overall pick in program history for Auburn. In ...