Auburn took an eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Athens, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Trojans skirted past the Warriors 4-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Trojans.
Carter Smith
| 04/07/26 @ Athens | 3 |
| 05/28/25 @ Pleasant Plains | 2 |
| 05/14/25 vs Pawnee | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Jacksonville | 2 |
| 03/31/26 @ Staunton | 1 |
Carter Smith made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has become a key player for Auburn: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Smith was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Tyler Brown looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Trey Boston, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
The win got Auburn back to even at 3-3. As for Athens, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Coming up, Auburn will host Pleasant Plains at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Athens, they will take on Maroa-Forsyth at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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