For the second straight game, Smiths Station will face off against Auburn. The Panthers will head out to square off against the Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Smiths Station fell victim to Auburn and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to the Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered against the Tigers since May 3, 2022.
For Auburn's part, the result came thanks to Mary Alderson Grace's shutout, as she gave up just five hits and racked up seven Ks. Grace has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Auburn let Lily Brewer and Abigail Helms run wild. 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. Another player making a difference was Alivia Harris, who scored 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. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over 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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