For the second straight game, Auburn will face off against Smiths Station. The Tigers will welcome the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Auburn is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Auburn was handed a six-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past Smiths Station 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since February 25th.
Will Whatley
| 04/02/25 vs Central | 5 |
| 03/27/25 @ Hoover | 3 |
| 03/14/25 vs Saraland | 3 |
| 02/21/25 vs Enterprise | 1 |
Will Whatley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up six Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Auburn is 5-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 11-13 otherwise.
At the plate, Antwane Daniels was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was JB Upton, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Smiths Station is on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-23. As for Auburn, they now have a winning record of 16-15.
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