For the second straight game, Auburn will face off against Stadium. The Trojans will face off against the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Auburn hasn't scored more than a single run for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Stadium hit Auburn with a four-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Trojans lost 8-1 to the Tigers.
For Stadium's part, Ayden Bailey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits. Bailey also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Tigers are 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-8 otherwise.
At the plate, Brandt Juergens was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Max Heinze, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Stadium kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.4 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 9.6.
Stadium's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-9. As for Auburn, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-12.
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