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Auburn softball stuns Missouri in SEC Softball Tournament opener
TL;DR
Auburn softball defeated Missouri 6-2 in the SEC Tournament opener, overcoming a 2-0 deficit with six runs in the final two innings. The victory boosts Auburn's chances for an NCAA Regional berth.
Key points
- Auburn entered the SEC Tournament with only four wins in SEC play
- Auburn scored six runs in the final two innings to win 6-2
- Haven Roebuck hit a two-run home run to take the lead
- Kyla Stroud added a solo home run in the 7th inning
- Charley Butler secured the win with strong relief pitching
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John Cropp StadiumLexington, Kentucky
Auburn TigersMissouri TigersSEC Tournament
With just four wins in SEC play, the Auburn Tigers entered this week's SEC Tournament needing to make quite a few statements to secure a place in the NCAA Regionals. Tuesday, the Tigers took a giant step in accomplishing that goal.
Down 2-0 heading into the 6th inning, No. 14-seeded Auburn rattled off six unanswered runs in the final two frames to stun the No. 11-seeded Missouri Tigers in round one of the SEC Tournament, 6-2, on Tuesday at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.
Auburn's comeback effort began with a pair of mishaps by Missouri. With one out in the 6th inning, Alyssa Hastings and Ma'Nia Womack scored on a throwing error by Missouri catcher Stefania Abruscato and a wild pitch from pitcher Abby Carr, respectively. The miscues set freshman Haven Roebuck with an opportunity to steal the lead from the Tigers, which she did by blasting a two-run home run to left field to push her team ahead, 4-2. Kyla Stroud followed suit with a solo home run in the 7th, with Womack adding insurance with a two-out RBI single in the inning to score Kylie Shaw.
Charley Butler slammed the door on Missouri by walking just one batter and allowing a hit over the final three innings to pick up the win. Butler earned the victory in the circle in relief of Ella Harrison, who was tagged for two earned runs and two walks in four innings of work, where she allowed only four hits and struck out five Missouri Tigers.
The No. 14-seeded Auburn Tigers advance to face the No. 6-seeded Texas A&M on Wednesday at 10 A.M. CT on SEC Network.
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Q&A
How did Auburn softball come back to beat Missouri in the SEC Tournament?
Auburn scored six unanswered runs in the last two innings, capitalizing on Missouri's errors and hitting two home runs.
What were the key plays in Auburn's win over Missouri?
Key plays included a two-run home run by Haven Roebuck and a solo home run by Kyla Stroud, along with crucial errors by Missouri.
What does this win mean for Auburn's chances in the NCAA Regionals?
The victory is significant for Auburn as it enhances their chances of securing a spot in the NCAA Regionals after a challenging SEC season.
