It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Auburn had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over the Shelbyville Rams. That's two games straight that Auburn has won by exactly two runs.
Auburn's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Zach Newbold, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Auburn and bumps their season record up to 12-12. As for Shelbyville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-13 record this season.
Auburn didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 4-1 victory vs. Southwestern on the 18th. Shelbyville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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