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Auburn strengthens national seed hopes with midweek win at UAB
TL;DR
Auburn Tigers defeated UAB 10-2, enhancing their chances for a national seed. The Tigers scored seven runs in the fifth inning, with Eric Guevara hitting a two-run homer in the eighth.
Key points
- Auburn Tigers won 10-2 against UAB
- Seven runs scored in the fifth inning
- Eric Guevara hit a two-run home run
- Bub Terrell and Brandon McCraine had three hits each
- Auburn's record improved to 33-14
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The No. 6 Auburn Tigers picked up another quality win on Tuesday by handling UAB, 10-2, at Regions Field in Birmingham.
The Tigers (33-14) slowly chipped away at UAB (28-20) by scoring only two runs over the first four innings before taking complete control of the game in the 5th inning. Eric Guevara extended Auburn's lead to 3-0 in the inning that began with a single by Lucas Steele and a walk to Mason McCraine. The surge continued with a bases-loaded walk and a wild pitch, with the big blow coming off the bat of Bub Terrell, whose two-RBI single extended Auburn's lead to 7-0 before the dust settled.
Guevara came through in the clutch yet again by smashing a two-run home run in the 8th inning to push Auburn ahead, 9-0, with Brandon McCraine scoring the final run with a two-out single in the inning to score Chris Rembert. Patrick McGlon and Brady Waugh erased the shutout bid with a pair of RBI hits in the bottom frame, but it was far too late to create enough momentum to steal the win away from the visiting Tigers.
Bub Terrell and Brandon McCraine led the charge with three hits each, with Terrell tying Eric Guevara by scoring three RBI. Griffin Graves shut out the Blazers in four innings, where he allowed just three hits and a walk with one strikeout. Abe Chancellor, Marcel Kulik, Jett Johnston, and Garrett Brewer combined to strike out eight batters, walk four, and allow two runs on four hits.
The win adds another "quad 1" win to its resume as UAB entered the contest ranked No. 46 in the NET, which strengthens Auburn's argument to be a national seed in the upcoming NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Tigers have a chance to strengthen their case this weekend with a trip to No. 11 Mississippi State, which is No. 9 in the latest NET rankings. Game one of the series is set for Thursday at 7 p.m. CT in Dudy Noble Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi.
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Q&A
How did Auburn perform against UAB in their recent game?
Auburn won 10-2 against UAB, dominating the game with a strong fifth inning.
Who were the standout players in the Auburn vs. UAB game?
Bub Terrell and Brandon McCraine each had three hits, while Eric Guevara contributed with three RBIs and a two-run home run.
What does Auburn's win against UAB mean for their national seed hopes?
The victory strengthens Auburn's chances of securing a national seed as they improve their overall record to 33-14.
