Week at a Glance
Auburn's baseball team is off to a flying start this season, boasting a 6-1 overall record with a current three-game winning streak. Last week's performance was particularly impressive, as the team went 3-1, including significant victories over ranked opponents.
Last Week's Results:
- **Tuesday vs.
Cincinnati:** L, 0-8
- **Friday vs.
Kansas State (Arlington, TX):** W, 5-1
- **Saturday vs.
No. 9 Florida State (Arlington, TX):** W, 8-5
- **Sunday vs. No.
8 Louisville (Arlington, TX):** W, 10-6
Upcoming Schedule:
- **Wednesday vs.
West Georgia:** 6 p.m.
- **Friday vs.
Nebraska:** 6 p.m.
- **Saturday vs.
Nebraska:** 2 p.m.
- **Sunday vs.
Nebraska:** 1 p.m.
Players of the Week
Bristol Carter - Jr. - OF - Oak Ridge, N.C.
Carter was on fire this week, delivering a .583/.667/.833 slash line. He racked up seven hits, scored seven runs, and even knocked out his first home run of the season. His standout performance in Arlington earned him Most Outstanding Player honors.
- Arlington Performance: 6-for-11, 7 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 3 SB
- Highlight: Went 3-for-3 with a home run against Florida State.
Ethin Bingaman - Fr. - UTL - Redlands, Calif.
Bingaman is making waves in his freshman year, hitting .556/.636/1.222 for the week. He smashed his first two career home runs against Louisville, showcasing power with exit velocities of 107 and 110 mph.
- Arlington Performance: 5-for-8, 4 R, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB
- Highlight: His home runs traveled a combined 800 feet.
Brandon McCraine - R-Fr. - IF/OF - Salem, Ala.
McCraine is proving to be a reliable hitter, with a .538/.625/.769 line this week. He consistently delivered, leading the team with seven hits in Arlington.
- Arlington Performance: 7-for-12, 5 R, 1 2B, 1 3B, 1 RBI
- Highlight: Matched a season high with three hits against Florida State.
Pitcher of the Week
Jake Marciano - So. - LHP - Bayville, N.J.
Marciano was dominant on the mound, earning his first win for Auburn with a stellar performance. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out eight.
- Arlington Performance: 6.0 IP, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K
- Highlight: Retired the first nine batters and faced just one over the minimum.
Team Notes
Auburn's hot start is their third straight season opening at 6-1 or better under head coach Butch Thompson. The team has been particularly dominant in Arlington, winning eight consecutive games there, including four against top-15 opponents.
After a rare shutout loss at home, the Tigers roared back with 23 runs on 35 hits in Arlington, boasting a team average of .350. The pitching staff has been equally impressive, racking up 91 strikeouts through seven games, a mark not seen since 1997.
The rotation, featuring Marciano, Jackson Sanders, and Alex Petrovic, is a combined 4-0 with 51 strikeouts in 32 innings, showcasing a formidable presence on the mound. Auburn's pitchers rank in the top 10 nationally in several categories, including strikeout-to-walk ratio and WHIP.
With momentum on their side, Auburn looks poised to continue their strong performance in the upcoming games against Nebraska. Keep an eye on this team as they aim to maintain their winning ways.