Gillespie scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Auburn Trojans with a sharp 18-10 victory. With that win, Gillespie brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.
Jesse Berry was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Jack Kaylor was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On Auburn's side, Evan Kessler was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
The victory (which was Gillespie's third in a row) raised their record to 4-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs per game. As for Auburn, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 3-1.
Gillespie will take on Columbia at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Gillespie will be looking to keep their 15-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Auburn, they will head out on the road to challenge Litchfield at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Litchfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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