Takeaways: Auburn picks up 9-1 win over EKU
The Auburn Tigers (3-0) picked up a 9-1 win over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (0-3) in the final game of its opening series today at Plainsman Park to finish off the sweep.
The Tigers had a steady flow of offense throughout the game and never gave the Colonels an opportunity to get into it.
What are the main takeaways from the series finale?
Carson Myers was shoving
The transfer left-handed pitcher showed what he is capable of in his first start for the Tigers.
In six innings of work, Myers allowed no runs off of two hits, walked only one batter while striking out eight and 51 of his 75 pitches were strikes.
Myers showed just how valuable he can be to Auburn's rotation this season.
Auburn's bats broke out
Auburn finished today's game with 10 hits. Third baseman Deric Fabian and shortstop Cooper Weiss stood out for the Tigers on offense.
Fabian went 3-4, which included his first hit of the season, with three RBI and a stolen base. Weiss went 3-3 with two runs and one RBI. He also had a sacrifice bunt and stole four bases.
These two will make a difference in Auburn's starting lineup this season.
Auburn's base running made an impact
The Tigers' ability to move baserunners around helped them pick up the dominant victory.
Auburn stole six bases as a team, had five extra-base hits and used sacrifice bunts and fly-outs. to constantly advance runners.
What's Next?
Auburn hosts the UAB Blazers at Plainsman Park on Tuesday at 6 p.m. CT. The game can be streamed on SEC Network+ and the Auburn Sports Network broadcast can be streamed anywhere on the Auburn Athletics app.