AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn wraps up its 2021 home schedule with a matchup against North Alabama Tuesday at 6 p.m. CT at Plainsman Park.
Tuesday's contest will be broadcast on the Auburn Sports Network.
PROBABLE STARTERS
Tuesday – Fr. RHP Jack Sokol (1-1, 2.25) vs. Sr. LHP Chase Best (1-10, 6.31)
QUICK HITTERS
Auburn is coming off its first SEC home series win after taking two of three from Texas A&M.
The Tigers would claim the No. 12 in the SEC Tournament if the season ended today.
A win Tuesday would mark Auburn's 15th straight season with a winning record at home. The Tigers haven't had a losing record at home since 1983 (10-16).
Auburn homered eight times against Texas A&M, including six in the middle game, and has totaled 15 home runs in the last two series and 16 homers in the last seven games.
The Tigers rank second in the SEC and fourth in the country with 78 home runs.
The 78 home runs are the fifth most in a season in program history and the most since 2010.
Tyler Miller, Ryan Bliss and Steven Williams each have 13 or more home runs, marking the fourth time in program history three players have hit 13 or more home runs in the same season.
Williams entered Auburn's top 10 in career home runs with the 35th and 36th of his career Saturday against Texas A&M. He is tied for seventh all-time.
Miller's 56 RBI are the third most by an Auburn player since 2010 - only Edouard Julien has more (69 in 2018, 57 in 2019).
Auburn's bullpen went 2-1 with a 3.18 ERA in the series against Texas A&M.
SCOUTING THE LIONS
North Alabama enters the week with 7-39 overall record and went 6-15 in ASUN play.
Tuesday's game marks the final game of the Lions' 2021 season.
North Alabama is hitting .223 as a team and have turned in a 7.26 staff ERA.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Gates open one hour prior to first pitch.
In accordance with current state health COVID-19 guidelines, Plainsman Park capacity will be reduced during the 2021 Auburn baseball season.
Fans must arrive to the ballpark via Donahue Drive or Wire Road to Heisman Drive as Biggio Drive is currently closed. Fans are now allowed to enter through the gates at the Tiger Terrace and down the right field line.
Spectators are required to wear face coverings when entering and exiting Plainsman Park and in public spaces, such as concourses, restrooms and concession lines, and are encouraged to wear them when seated.
All transactions for concessions and merchandise locations at Plainsman Park will be contactless and cashless (credit/debit and Tiger Cards only).
Enhanced cleaning and sanitization procedures throughout the park prior to and during all games will be in effect for the 2021 season.
For all information regarding attendance and health and safety procedures throughout the 2021 season, please visit the Auburn baseball gameday page.
Auburn hosts North Alabama in home finale
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