AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — Jackson Sanders struck out 10 over seven dominant innings, leading Auburn to a 6-0 victory over Winthrop in the first game of a Saturday doubleheader at Samford Stadium – Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park.

Sanders allowed just two hits and did not walk a batter. The Tigers scored three runs in the first inning, keyed by RBI hits from Eric Guevara and Todd Clay. Chris Rembert drove in two runs for Auburn, which finished with 11 hits.

Winthrop managed only three hits total against Sanders and reliever Drew Whalen, who completed the shutout. Garrett Byrd, Harrison Wilson and Luke Earnhardt pitched in relief for the Eagles.

Auburn improved to 12-2 overall, while Winthrop fell to 10-4. The game was part of a doubleheader.