AU BASEBALL: Tigers sweep Davidson in doubleheader
A pair of six-run fourth innings gave Auburn just enough of a cushion to earn 7-6 wins in both games of a doubleheader with Davidson on Wednesday at Plainsman Park.
Austin Hubbard earned a save and a win on the afternoon, while Cory Luckie returned to a starting spot for the first time since 2008 and responded by striking out a career-high nine hitters in a no decision.
“There is so much parity in college baseball, it doesn’t matter who you play. Davidson threw everything at us. They are well coached. They know how to play. We were fortunate to come away with wins in two tough ballgames,” Auburn head coach John Pawlowski said. “I think you learn a lot more about your ballclub when you are faced with some adversity.”
Building 6-1 leads during the fourth inning of both games, Auburn’s bullpen allowed Davidson to slowly chip away at its leads, getting the tying run to second in the top of the ninth with one out in the first game, and then loading the bases in the top of the ninth after tying it in the eighth inning of Game 2.
Both times Austin Hubbard was needed to hold off Davidson (6-4), throwing the final 1 1/3 innings in both games, earning the save in Game 1 and the win in Game 2.
Brian Fletcher extended his hitting streak to a career-high 13 games with a fourth-inning single in both games.
The reigning National Hitter of the Week also collected two RBI on the afternoon to up his season total to 19.
Youth camp to be held Sunday
The Auburn staff will host its annual youth coaches clinic Sunday approximately 45 minutes following the Tigers’ 1 p.m. game against Miami (Ohio). All youth baseball coaches are invited to attend.
For more information, e-mail the Auburn University baseball office at aubases@auburn.edu.
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