AUBURN, Ala. – No. 15 Auburn (22-6, 6-3 SEC) returns to the friendly confines of Plainsman Park and hosts Georgia Tech (19-9, 7-5 ACC) for the team's annual Bark in the Park game Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.
Tuesday's action can be heard locally on WTGZ-FM (93.9), online at AuburnTigers.com, or on a mobile device via the Auburn Athletics app. The game will also be available for streaming on SEC Network+.
PROBABLE STARTERS
Tuesday – Fr. LHP Garrett Wade (3-0, 3.72) vs. TBA
QUICK HITTERS
Auburn is 15-1 at home this season and has won 14 straight games at Plainsman Park.
The Tigers 14-game home winning streak is tied for the third longest in program history and is its longest since 1998.
Auburn has outscored its opponents 107-37 at home this season. The team has turned in a 1.48 ERA and is holding opponents to a .196 batting average in its 16 contests at home.
Rankin Woley, Kason Howell and Edouard Julien are hitting a combined .339 and have driven in 48 runs while scoring 39 runs at home this season.
Wade has made three appearances and one start at home this season. He is 2-0 and hasn't allowed a run in 9.0 innings pitched. Wade has struck out 13 batters and issued three walks while holding opponents to a .133 batting average in home games.
The Tigers are 16-2 against non-conference foes this season.
SCOUTING THE YELLOW JACKETS
Georgia Tech enters the week with a 19-9 overall record and 7-5 mark in ACC play. The Yellow Jackets won two of three against Notre Dame at home last weekend and have won eight of the last 10 games.
Offensively, the Yellow Jackets are hitting .292 and are led by sophomore Michael Guldberg's .466 clip, which is good for second in the country. Junior catcher Kyle McCann leads the team in home runs (12), doubles (nine), RBI (35), hits (28), walks (32) and total bases (80).
On the mound, Georgia Tech has turned in a staff ERA of 3.48. The Yellow Jackets lead the ACC in walks allowed per nine innings (2.98).
SERIES HISTORY
Auburn holds the advantage with a 119-109-6 all-time record in the series vs. Georgia Tech.
Auburn's rivalry with Georgia Tech dates back to 1897 and is the third-oldest in program history.
The two teams have split the home-and-home series in each of the last four seasons.
BARK IN THE PARK
All fans bringing their dog must enter through the entrance down the right field line and turn in a completed waiver upon entry. Waiver forms will be available at the gate.
Participants may not enter prior to 5 p.m., one hour prior to first pitch.
Each participant is limited to one dog per person. Each dog must be on a leash at all times upon entry to Plainsman Park.
A Comfort Zone will be located on the lower concourse behind the Right Field Terrace featuring a free water station and a natural grass padded area.
There will be 'No Dog Seating Areas' for fans.
Each person is fully responsible for their dog upon entering the stadium.
The Auburn Vet School will be setup inside the Right Field Gate area with giveaway items for participants.
FYI
Gates open one hour prior to first pitch.
Fans attending baseball are advised to park in the Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum lot, the Stadium Parking Deck off Heisman Drive, or the Athletics Complex Parking Deck.
The Stadium Deck is also available for game viewing.
A cell phone charging station is available to fans near the front gate adjacent to the promotions booth.
Grass areas around the park and adjacent parking lots are open for tailgating.