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Auburn Tigers Start 2026 with Dominant Sweep
16 Feb
Summary
- Auburn pitchers struck out 43 batters in the three-game series.
- The Tigers secured a dominant 17-2 victory in the series finale.
- Auburn's pitching staff set a new series strikeout record under Coach Thompson.
The 5th-ranked Auburn Tigers began their 2026 baseball campaign by sweeping Youngstown State over the opening weekend. This dominant series performance included a significant run-rule victory in the final game.
Auburn's pitching staff was exceptional throughout the weekend. The starting rotation of Jake Marciano, Jackson Sanders, and Alex Petrovic combined for 29 strikeouts against just one walk in 16 innings, with each setting personal bests. Overall, Auburn pitchers allowed only four runs on 11 hits, amassing 43 strikeouts, a new series high under head coach Butch Thompson.
While the offense started slow in the initial games, leading to 2-1 victories including a walk-off win in Game Two, it found its stride in the finale. Sophomore catcher Chase Fralick hit the season's first home run, igniting a 17-2 rout. The team now prepares to host Cincinnati before heading to Texas for the College Baseball Series.
