Winthrop 1, at Auburn 8

AUBURN, Ala. (Interstat) — Mason McCraine drove in five runs, including a pivotal two-run double in the seventh inning that broke open a close game, and the Auburn Tigers defeated the Winthrop Eagles 8-1 on Saturday at Plainsman Park in the first game of a doubleheader. The game, delayed for two hours and 10 minutes by weather in the fourth inning, was a tight contest until Auburn’s offense erupted late against the Winthrop bullpen. The Tigers improved to 13-2 overall, while the Eagles fell to 10-5. Winthrop struck first in the third inning. Colin Crowley led off with a double… Read more...