AUBURN, Ala. – No. 13 Auburn starts a stretch of nine games in 12 days beginning with a midweek matchup against Florida A&M Wednesday at 6 p.m. CT at Plainsman Park.
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Florida A&M
Mar. 1, 2023
6 p.m. CT
Radio: Auburn Sports Network
"We have nine games in 12 days, so we're not going to be able to hide," head coach Butch Thompson said. "We have to start making adjustments, finding solutions, and seeing these guys continue to grow."
Tiger Terrace tickets for Wednesday are available. Visit aubtix.com to purchase yours.
The game be broadcast on the Auburn Sports Network and can be heard locally on 95.9 FM. The contest will also be streamed on SEC Network+.
QUICK HITTERS
Auburn has won at least five of its first seven games in each of the last seven seasons under head coach Butch Thompson.
The Tigers hit a league-best .381 and scored 42 runs on 53 hits in four games last week.
Ike Irish was named the SEC Freshman of the Week for the second straight week.
His .586 average and 17 hits lead the SEC and rank top five in the NCAA, and his 17 hits through seven games are the most by an Auburn player since at least 1993.
Bryson Ware ranks second in the SEC to Irish and third in the NCAA with a .583 average. He also ranks top 25 in the NCAA in hits (14), OBP (.633), SLG (1.125) and total bases (27).
Justin Kirby has homered five times in his first seven games, tied for the most homers by an Auburn player through seven games since at least 1993 (Joseph Sanders, 2009).
All five of Kirby's hits so far this season are home runs.
The Tigers are 4-0 all-time against Florida A&M with Wednesday marking the first meeting between the two teams since 2017.
SCOUTING THE RATTLERS
Led by 10th-year head coach Jamey Shouppe, Florida A&M is coming off a 2-1 weekend with a pair of wins against Southern and Prarie View A&M in New Orleans.
Hitting .249 as a team, the Rattlers are led by junior infielder Jospeh Pierini's .435 clip, which ranks sixth in the SWAC. Pierini also leads the SWAC and ranks sixth in the NCAA with five doubles.
On the mound, Florida A&M has posted a 6.93 ERA through eight games
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Gates open one hour prior to first pitch.
Fans are encouraged to park in the athletics complex parking deck, Neville Area lot, coliseum lot and stadium parking deck this weekend.
All transactions for concessions, merchandise and tickets will be contactless and cashless (credit/debit and Tiger Cards only).
In addition to the home plate concessions, Chick-fil-A will be available on the patio located down the first base line and in the Tiger Terrace down the left field line, excluding Sundays.
A pop-up Auburn Team Shop will be located inside the gates behind home plate.
Auburn Athletics will continue to provide digital tickets for the 2023 baseball season. Digital tickets help to increase convenience, flexibility and safety for fans on gamedays. Click here for more information on digital tickets.