Auburn took care of business in their home opener on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Lee-Scott Academy Warriors.
Abigail Helms made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other pitching news, Mary Alderson Grace looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024.
Back at the plate, Auburn let Alivia Harris and Gracie Mason run wild. Harris scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Mason scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most runs Mason has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Caitlyn Brock, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Lee-Scott Academy now has a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers duke it out with the Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lee-Scott Academy, they will be taking part in a tournament against Brantley at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
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