AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn (3-1) continues a stretch of 10 games in 12 days to begin its home schedule by hosting Yale (0-0) in a three-game series from Friday-Sunday at Plainsman Park.
Next Games:
Yale
Feb. 25-27, 2022
6 p.m. CT | 2 p.m. | 12 p.m.
TV: SEC Network+
Radio: Auburn Sports Network
First pitches are set for Friday at 6 p.m. CT, Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 12 p.m.
The games will be broadcast on the Auburn Sports Network and will also be available for streaming on SEC Network+.
Single-game tickets and mini packs are available for purchase. To order tickets online, click here. Fans can reach the Auburn ticket office by phone at 855-282-2010 or by emailing tickets@auburn.edu.
PROBABLE STARTERS
Friday – Sr. RHP Jordan Armstrong (0-0, 0.00) vs. Sr. RHP Grant Kipp (0-0, 0.00)
Saturday – So. RHP Joseph Gonzalez (1-0, 0.00) vs. Jr. RHP Mike Walsh (0-0, 0.00)
Sunday – Jr. RHP Trace Bright (1-0, 0.00) vs. TBA
QUICK HITTERS
Auburn's offense scored two runs on six hits in the first two games of the season and has tallied 25 runs on 26 hits in the last two contests.
The Tigers pitching staff has allowed six runs (five earned) on 15 hits in the first four games.
It's the second straight season Auburn has allowed six runs (five earned) through the first four.
The 15 hits allowed in a four-game span are the fewest since 2015 (Radford, Georgia Tech).
The staff leads the league in hits allowed and average against (.135) and his second in ERA (1.29).
Auburn is 70-22 (.761) against non-conference opponents in the regular season since the start of the 2018 season, including 37-11 (.771) on the weekend.
Sonny DiChiara hit his first career Auburn home run and the 42nd of his collegiate career Wednesday. He's tied for fourth among active players in the category.
Bryson Ware hit his first career grand slam and drove in a career high six runs vs. Troy.
This weekend marks the first time Auburn and Yale have played since 1923.
SCOUTING THE BULLDOGS
Friday marks Yale's first game since a 3-8 loss at Jacksonville on Mar. 11, 2020.
Head coach John Stuper begins his 30th season at the helm of the Yale baseball program.
Prior to the shutdown in 2020, the Bulldogs were 3-7, hitting .283 as a team with a 6.35 ERA.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Gates open one hour prior to first pitch.
Fans are encouraged to park in the coliseum parking lot, athletics complex parking deck and the stadium parking deck. The Auburn Arena parking lot will be closed Friday due to the gymnastics meet.
Students who plan to utilize the new outfield viewing plaza in right center do not need to enter through the main student gate and may bring outside food and beverage into the space.
Students who wish to sit inside the ballpark (sections 111 and 58-73) must enter through the gate located behind home plate. Students will utilize their digital Tiger Card on their phones for entry. They may no longer enter through the gate located at the Tiger Terrace or down the right field, which has been moved approximately 30 feet from its original location.
All transactions for concessions and merchandise locations at Plainsman Park will be cashless (credit/debit and Tiger Cards only).
Auburn Athletics will continue to provide digital tickets for the 2022 baseball season. Digital tickets help to increase convenience, flexibility and safety for fans on gamedays. Click here for more information on digital tickets.