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Auburn baseball continues climb in USA TODAY Coaches Poll
TL;DR
Auburn baseball defeated Oklahoma 14-4, securing their fourth consecutive SEC series win. This victory propelled Auburn to No. 8 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, while Oklahoma dropped to No. 14.
Key points
- Auburn baseball won 14-4 against Oklahoma
- Auburn moved to No. 8 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll
- This victory marks Auburn's fourth consecutive SEC series win
- Oklahoma dropped to No. 14 in the poll
- Auburn will face Texas A&M next
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Auburn baseball closed its top-25 SEC series with the Oklahoma Sooners in a big way with a 14-4 run-rule win over the then-No. 13 Sooners. Auburn freshman Ethin Bingaman hit three home runs in the game, and the Tigers hit six long balls overall.
How did the series win affect No. 9 Auburn's place within the polls? The Tigers jumped one place in this week's USA TODAY Coaches Poll to No. 8 after claiming their fourth-straight SEC series win. The series loss drops Oklahoma one place to No. 14 ahead of this week's action.
Auburn is the fourth-highest-ranked team from the SEC in this week's poll, trailing only Texas (No. 4), Georgia (No. 5), and Texas A&M (No. 7). Mississippi State joins Auburn in the top 10 at No. 9, while Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Alabama, and Florida bring up the rear.
Auburn will have a chance to boost its position in next week's rankings when it travels to Texas A&M for a three-game series beginning Friday at 7 p.m. CT in College Station, Texas.
USA TODAY Sports baseball poll for the week of April 27:
| Rank | Team | Record | PTS | 1st | Prev | Chg | Hi/Lo |
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Q&A
How did Auburn baseball perform against Oklahoma?
Auburn baseball won against Oklahoma with a score of 14-4, marking their fourth straight SEC series win.
What is Auburn's current ranking in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll?
Auburn is currently ranked No. 8 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll after their recent victory.
Which teams are ranked higher than Auburn in the SEC?
The teams ranked higher than Auburn in the SEC are Texas (No. 4), Georgia (No. 5), and Texas A&M (No. 7).
When does Auburn baseball play Texas A&M next?
Auburn baseball will play Texas A&M in a three-game series starting Friday at 7 p.m. CT.
