The Auburn Tigers are one step closer to advancing to the College World Series after securing a spot in the regional final with an 8-5 win over Stetson in the winner’s bracket game on Saturday night. The Tigers will face off against NC State, who claimed the second seat in the regional final by knocking off Stetson 17-12 on Sunday afternoon.
Game Highlights
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Auburn vs. Stetson:
- Both teams matched with 12 hits each.
- Auburn’s strategy of stretching hits into doubles was crucial, recording eight doubles, seven of which resulted in runs.
- This approach allowed Auburn to take control of the game and secure their spot in the regional final.
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NC State’s Comeback:
- NC State trailed early and late but mounted a significant eighth-inning rally.
- They initially fell behind, allowing five runs over the fifth and sixth innings, trailing 4-3.
- NC State responded by scoring ten runs in the eighth inning.
- Stetson added four runs in the bottom of the eighth, narrowing NC State’s lead to two (15-11).
- However, NC State added two more insurance runs in the top of the ninth, sealing the victory.
Key Players
- Winning Pitcher: Andrew Jenkins
- Threw one-third of an inning, striking out all three batters faced.
- Allowed no earned runs, earning his third save of the season.
Next Steps
- NC State advances to the super regionals next weekend, where they will face either Coastal Carolina or ECU, depending on the outcomes of today’s games in the NCAA tournament.
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