For the second straight game, Auburn will face off against Smiths Station. The Tigers will welcome the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Auburn's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Smiths Station's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Auburn's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They blew past Smiths Station 10-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Tigers have posted against the Panthers since May 3, 2022.
The result came thanks to Mary Alderson Grace's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lily Brewer and Abigail Helms did most of the damage at the plate: Brewer went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base, while Helms went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits Brewer has posted since back in March. Alivia Harris was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Auburn and bumps their season record up to 20-14. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 0 runs in those games. As for Smiths Station, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-19-1 record this season.
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