AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — The surging Auburn Tigers look to continue their strong start when they host the struggling West Georgia Wolves in a nonconference baseball matchup Wednesday at Samford Stadium – Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park.

First pitch is scheduled for the afternoon, with clear skies but a frigid game-time temperature of 38 degrees forecast.

Auburn (6-1) enters with momentum after winning two of three on the road at then-Louisville, including a 10-6 victory Sunday. The Tigers’ offense has been potent, averaging over six runs per game during their current four-game win streak.

West Georgia (1-7) seeks to halt a seven-game skid after being swept in a four-game series at Arkansas-Little Rock. The Wolves have been outscored 51-21 during the losing streak and face a steep challenge against an Auburn team that is 4-0 at home this season.

The pitching matchup features two right-handers coming off contrasting outings. Auburn will start Alex Petrovic, who earned the win Sunday at Louisville despite control issues. He worked five innings, allowing three earned runs on five hits and five walks while striking out five.

West Georgia counters with Zane Wright, who took the loss in his last start against Arkansas-Little Rock on Feb. 22. Wright was charged with four earned runs over 5 1/3 innings, surrendering five hits and two walks.

Auburn’s lineup is powered by hot hitters like right fielder Ethin Bingaman, who blasted two home runs in Sunday’s win. The Tigers’ bullpen, anchored by reliever Christian Chatterton, has been a strength.

West Georgia will need a turnaround from an offense that managed just one run in its last game. The Wolves’ upcoming schedule offers little respite, with a three-game series at South Alabama looming this weekend.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Auburn 7, West Georgia 3.

Following this midweek contest, Auburn prepares for a three-game home series against Nebraska beginning Friday. West Georgia travels to face South Alabama on Friday to start a three-game set.