Smiths Station is 0-10 against Auburn since May of 2022 but things could change on Saturday. The Panthers will host the Tigers at 12:30 p.m.
Smiths Station is headed into Saturday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Pike Road, falling 17-3.
Meanwhile, Auburn came tearing into Tuesday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Hornets a 1-0 shutout.
Lily Brewer looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Auburn's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Daley Alsobrook, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Auburn's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-14. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for Smiths Station, their loss dropped their record down to 7-21-1.
Smiths Station couldn't quite finish off Auburn when the teams last played on Thursday and fell 4-2. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
