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Tigers Fall Just Short in SEC Semifinals
24 May
Summary
- Auburn lost 2-1 in the SEC Tournament semifinals to Arkansas.
- Pitching was strong, but run support and timely hitting were lacking.
- The Tigers await NCAA Tournament hosting selection.
The Auburn Tigers' bid for the SEC Championship concluded on Saturday evening following a tightly contested 2-1 semifinal loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks. Despite a stellar pitching performance and outhitting their opponent, the Tigers could not generate enough offense to secure the victory. Pitchers Alex Petrovic and Ryan Hetzler combined for 15 strikeouts, limiting Arkansas to just five hits. However, key at-bats with runners in scoring position eluded Auburn, who went 1-for-8 in such situations. Arkansas secured the win with a tie-breaking single in the fifth inning and a go-ahead home run in the eighth. Outfielder Bub Terrell provided Auburn's lone run with a solo homer in the second inning and made a crucial defensive play, robbing a home run in the fourth. The team will now shift its focus to the NCAA Tournament. Auburn is projected to be a No. 5 seed and host a regional site, with the full tournament field to be announced by the NCAA.
