Youngstown State 1, at Auburn 2

AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — In a season opener defined by dominant pitching and defensive miscues, the Auburn Tigers capitalized on a late Youngstown State error to secure a 2-1 walk-off victory Friday at Samford Stadium-Hitchcock Field at Plainsman Park. The game, which began in the afternoon and concluded under evening lights, saw the Tigers overcome a one-run deficit and a sluggish offensive start to win despite striking out 15 times and managing just five hits. Youngstown State, limited to two hits, saw its pitchers fan 16 Auburn batters but were ultimately undone by three critical errors. Youngstown State starter Braden… Read more...