AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — Andreas Alvarez struck out 10 over six strong innings, and the Auburn Tigers erupted for seven runs in the fifth to power a 10-2 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday afternoon at Samford Stadium – Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park.

Alvarez allowed one earned run on six hits to earn the win. His effort was backed by a 13-hit attack, led by Eric Guevara who went 3 for 3 with a solo home run and two RBIs. Ryder Helfrick had three hits, including a solo homer, for Arkansas.

The game was tied 2-2 before Auburn sent 11 batters to the plate in the decisive fifth inning, capitalizing on a key error to score five unearned runs. LJ Cormier earned a three-inning save for the Tigers. Auburn improved to 21-8 overall and 1-0 in the Southeastern Conference, while Arkansas fell to 19-12.