Baseball

Gross wins 11th Hudson Derby

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor and Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 24

The 11th Annual Celebrity Home Run Derby took place at Plainsman Park Friday, benefiting the Hudson Family Foundation, which supports children and families in need throughout Alabama and Georgia.

Baseball sweeps Radford in rain-shortened finale

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 24

Auburn baseball secured the three-game sweep against Radford with a 6-0 victory Sunday, Feb. 22, at Plainsman Park. The Tigers (6-2) scored six runs through five shutout innings before the game was called due to rain. Auburn had eight hits through five innings while Radford had one. “In this game I thought we were just really methodical about our business,” said head coach Sunny Golloway.

Tiger infield overhauled while outfield returns familiar faces

February 23

Coming back from a 28-28 record last season, Auburn baseball is projected to return to Plainsman Park a stronger team, starting with their opener Friday, Feb. 13 against Binghamton.

Tigers' bullpen shuts out Binghamton in first game of the season

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 23

Auburn's pitching staff dominated Binghamton Friday afternoon, Feb. 13, as the Tigers shutout the Bearcats 2-0 at Plainsman Park.

Tigers' bullpen struggles in loss to Binghamton

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 23

A solid Tiger bullpen kept Binghamton off the scoreboard Friday, Feb. 13, but it was a short leash for Auburn's pitchers Saturday, Feb. 14, at Plainsman Park. Auburn went through six pitchers in its 11-5 loss to Binghamton in the second game of the weekend series.

Auburn's offense explodes for series win

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | February 23

But when the sixth inning rolled around, the dormant Auburn offense exploded, accounting for 13 runs in the next three innings, as they defeated the visiting Bearcats 13-2, Sunday, Feb. 15.

Thompson named to Golden Spikes Award watch list

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | February 23

Keegan Thompson, a sophomore pitcher and infielder for the Auburn baseball team, was named to the watch list for the 2015 Golden Spikes Award on Tuesday Feb. 10.

Golloway hopes 'Alabama Trio' will lead baseball

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 23

A strong bullpen led by sophomore Keegan Thompson and new pitching coach Tom Holliday could provide some cushion for the offense, but a cohesive outfield is what the Tigers might find themselves leaning on in 2015.

Auburn pitching unravels in loss to South Alabama

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | February 23

Auburn raced out to an early 4-1 lead, but the pitching staff unraveled late and the visiting Tigers fell to South Alabama 7-4 in Mobile.

Tigers shut out by Florida in game one of SEC series finale

By John Holtrop / SPORTS EDITOR | May 17

In a pivotal game one of the final SEC series of the year the Tigers fell to the Gators 6-0.

Diamond Dolls support baseball, cancer research

By Rebecca Moseley / CAMPUS BEAT REPORTER | May 17

The Diamond Dolls not only cheer on the Auburn baseball team, but they also raise money for cancer research.

Volunteer mentors Tigers

By Andrew Yawn / WRITER | April 26

Ty Megahee was raised with a baseball in one hand and a bat in the other.

Creede Simpson makes a play from second base against Mississippi State April 1. (Courtesy of Missy Hazeldine)

Auburn's Simpson brings local roots to second base

By John Holtrop / WRITER | April 19

With two on and two out in the top of the ninth, Creede Simpson stepped up to the plate to try and keep the Tigers' hopes alive as they faced Clemson in a 2010 regional matchup.

Auburn's Creede

By John Holtrop / WRITER | April 16

With two on and two out in the top of the ninth, Creede Simpson stepped up to the plate to try and keep the Tiger's hopes alive as they faced Clemson in a 2010 Regional matchup.

Sophomore pitcher Will Kendall pitches against Miss St. March 31. (Courtesy of Todd Van Emst)

Iron 'Ball'

By Robert E. Lee / SPORTS BEAT REPORTER | April 5

After a 17-11 start, Auburn baseball travels to Tuscaloosa Friday to begin a three-game series against the 10-19 Crimson Tide.

Auburn clinches third-straight SEC series

By Ali Jenkins / WRITER | April 2

The No. 24 Auburn Tigers have caught their stride, outlasting Mississippi State with an 8-2 win Sunday afternoon.

Auburn takes game two against Mississippi State

By John Holtrop / WRITER | March 31

The No. 24 Auburn Tigers defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs Saturday 10-6 in the second game of their third straight SEC West series to even the series at 1-1.

Tigers lose game one against Bulldogs

By Ethan Bernal / WRITER | March 31

Late game scoring and a solid defense allowed the Mississippi State Bulldogs to defeat the Auburn Tigers 5-3 Friday night at Plainsman Park.

Ryan Tella rounds the bases after hitting a home run against LSU Sunday afternoon. (Danielle Lowe / ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Tigers to host Bulldogs after second-straight series win

By Akaash Singh / WRITER | March 29

The Auburn Tigers are the talk of campus after winning the weekend series against No. 8 LSU.

Auburn loses in series finale versus LSU

By John Holtrop / WRITER | March 26

The Auburn Tigers fell to No. 8 LSU, 4-3, in the last game of Sunday's home series opener at Plainsman Park.