Fans were treated to a battle of the Tigers on Friday. Auburn fell just short of Hartselle by a score of 2-1. Auburn was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hartselle apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Ezra Stanton was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Those hits were his first of the season.
At the plate, Auburn saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Wilson Foster, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple.
Auburn has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season. The win (which was Hartselle's sixth in a row) raised their record to 18-6.
Looking ahead, Auburn will challenge Oak Mountain at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Oak Mountain will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Auburn surely won't give up without a fight. As for Hartselle, they will face off against Decatur at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Hartselle's favor as the squad sits on seven straight wins at home while Decatur has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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