Baseball

Base-clearing triple keeps the Tigers out of reach in series opener

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | March 6

Auburn (11-3) picked up its ninth win in its last ten games with a 7-2 win over Xavier (4-7) Friday at Plainsman Park. Auburn catcher Blake Logan’s triple off Xavier’s Brad Kirschner, who has allowed only one run all season, sealed the victory in the first ever meeting between the two teams. The Tigers already had a 3-0 lead when Auburn’s Jackson Burgreen singled on a bunt to load the bases in the bottom of the fifth for Logan to clear the bases with a shot to left-center and make it 6-1. The Tigers’ first three points came early. Junior Cody Nulph, who had three hits on the day, hit a two-run single in the bottom of the first inning to put the Tigers on the board and junior Alex Polston scored on a sac fly from sophomore Damon Haecker in the second inning. Another Tiger run scored in the seventh inning from a sophomore J.J.

Thompson shuts down Alabama, Tigers take Capital City Classic

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | March 3

For the sixth time in seven years, the Auburn Tigers took down rival Alabama in a nonconference game in Montgomery, winning 5-3 behind a stellar pitching performance from Keegan Thompson. Thompson pitched 7.1 innings, allowing three runs and striking out 12 to pick up his second win of the season.

Grier named SEC Co-Player of the Week

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | March 2

The sophomore’s hot streak at the plate was a big factor in the Tiger’s 3-1 record and big wins over No. 27 Georgia Tech on Tuesday, Feb. 24, and No. 10 Oklahoma State on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Auburn baseball loses to Jacksonville State

By Patrick Lucas | Sports Writer | March 1

The Auburn Tigers took on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Sunday, March 1. The Tigers scored nine runs but ended up losing the game 10-9. The Tigers captured the lead early getting three runs in the first.

Baseball collects 17 hits, takes down No. 10 Oklahoma State

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | February 28

“(This win) was definitely a confidence booster for us,” said outfielder Anfernee Grier. “It shows we can hang with the elite programs in the country.”

Controversial catch seals Auburn’s eighth win over JSU

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | February 28

Auburn’s baseball team continued to come through in the clutch in late innings as they defeated Jacksonville State 6-4, Friday, Feb.

Tigers’ offense gets hot, downs Alabama State

By Sam Butler | Sports Writer | February 25

Since coach Sunny Golloway’s second season began, he’s preached to the team about adversity and toughness.

Thompson's stellar outing helps Auburn thump No. 27 Georgia Tech

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | February 25

The Auburn baseball team picked up their seventh win of the season 7-1 over No. 27 Georgia Tech behind a stellar performance from sophomore Keegan Thompson.

Savage's side of his February departure

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | February 25

"He definitely used what had happened with the one player, who was technically dismissed, and then lumped the other players together into it to make it sound like there was a ton of bad things going on that I and many other people didn't see going on," Savage said.

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.