Auburn drops game two of the series 8-3 to SE Louisiana

Auburn loses game two of the series to Southeastern Louisiana.

Andrew Stefaniak | Mar 11, 2023

Auburn drops game two of the series 8-3 to SE Louisiana /

Auburn loses game two of the series to Southeastern Louisiana 8-3.

Zach Crotchfelt gave the Tigers a great start throwing five score less innings, but the bullpen couldn't get the job done.

The series-deciding game will start in 45 minutes, and we will have a new live blog for you right here at Auburn Daily.

Ninth Inning SE Louisiana leads 5-3

Cannon is back out in the ninth to try and keep the score where it is.

A fly out to Stanfield is the first out of the inning.

A home run extends the Lion lead to 6-3.

A base hit gives SE Louisiana a one out base runner.

A walk gives SE Louisiana men on first and second with one out.

Hayden Murphy is in to pitch for the Tigers.

A fielders choice gets Auburn their second out of the inning.

Men on the corners with two outs.

The runner on first steals second. The Lions have two in scoring position with two down.

A throwing error by Moss scores two more.

SE Louisiana leads 8-3.

A base hit gives the Lions first and second with two out.

A ground ball to Ware ends the top of the ninth.

Stanfield is hit by a pitch. The leadoff man is aboard for the Tigers.

Gavin Miller will pinch hit for Moss.

Miller rips one but the center fielder runs it down. One out for Carter Wright.

Wright flies out to right for the second out of the inning.

Green lines out to center field and that will do it.

Auburn loses game two of the series 8-3 to the Lions.

Eighth Inning Auburn leads 3-2

Isbell is back out for his second inning of work.

A base hit puts the leadoff man aboard for the Lions.

The runner on first steals second. SE Louisiana has a runner in scoring position with no one out.

A deep fly out to Howell is the first out of the inning.

The runner on second was able to advance to third.

Green fields a ground ball and throws the runner out at the plate.

The umpire's will review to see if out was the correct call.

After review the runner was safe.

The game is tied 3-3.

Another base hit gives SE Louisiana men on first and second with out.

Will Cannon is on to pitch for the Tigers.

Another base hit gives SE Louisiana a 4-3 lead.

Men on the corners and only one out.

Another base hit gives the Lions a 5-3 lead.

Interesting note: The bullpen has allowed eight hits in two and a third innings. You don't love to see that.

A fly out to Howell is the second out of the inning.

A strike out ends the top of the eighth.

We head to the bottom with SE Louisiana leading 5-3.

Brody Wortham will pinch hit for Bello.

Wortham pops out to the first baseman for the first out of the inning.

Irish rips a double. Man in scoring position for Ware.

Ware flies out to center field for the second out of the inning.

Kirby will try to do some damage with two outs.

Kirby rips a base hit but Irish is thrown out at the plate.

The umpires will check to see if he was out of safe via the video.

Irish was out and that will do it in the eighth.

We head to the ninth with SE Louisiana ahead 5-3.

Seventh Inning Auburn leads 3-2

Chase Isbell is on to pitch for the Tigers.

A ground ball back to Isbell is the first out of the inning.

A pop out to Moss is the second out of the inning.

A strikeout ends the top of the seventh.

We head to the bottom with Auburn leading 3-2.

Interesting note: That was a dominant seven pitch inning by Isbell. He lived in the zone and the off speed stuff was nasty.

LaRue will lead things off in the bottom.

LaRue is down on strikes for the first out of the inning.

Green pops out to right field for the second out of the inning.

Howell will try and start a two out rally.

Howell is down on strikes to end the seventh inning.

Interesting note: The slider this SE Louisiana reliever is throwing is absolutely nasty. It's moving a ton.

Auburn leads 3-2.

Sixth Inning Auburn leads 3-0

Chase Allsup is on to pitch for the Tigers.

A base hit gives the Lions a lead off base runner.

Allsup gets a strikeout for the first out of the inning.

Another strikeout is the second out of the inning.

Another base hit puts men on first and second with two outs for the Lions.

Another base hit scores a run for the Lions.

Auburn still leads 3-1.

Runners on the corners with two out and Coach Rock is out to talk with Allsup.

Another base hit makes it a 3-2 baseball game. Auburn still holding onto a lead.

A line out to Green at short ends the threat.

We head to the bottom of the sixth with Auburn leading 3-2.

Ware will lead things off for the Tigers in the sixth.

Ware is down on strikes for the first out of the inning.

Kirby is down on strikes for the second out of the inning.

Stanfield will try and spark a two out rally.

Stanfield walks. The Tigers have a two out base runner for Moss.

Stanfield steals second base.

Moss grounds out to the pitcher to end the sixth.

We head to the seventh inning with Auburn ahead 3-2

Fifth Inning Auburn leads 2-0

Zach Crotchfelt — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Crotchfelt is back out for his fifth inning of work.

A strikeout is the first out of the inning.

A double gives SE Louisiana a one out base runner.

A strikeout is the second out of the inning for the Tigers.

Crotchfelt K Counter: 4

Crotchfelt strikes out the side and we head to the bottom of the fifth with Auburn leading 2-0.

Do it, young fella! 😤@CrotchfeltZach is thru 5.0 scoreless.

M5 | Auburn 2, SLU 0 pic.twitter.com/jO576ZSTgG
— Auburn Baseball (@AuburnBaseball) March 11, 2023

Green will lead things off for the Tigers in the fifth.

Green rips a double off the top of the wall.

Man in scoring position for Howell with no one out.

Howell lines a base hit. Tigers have runners at the corners for Bello with no one out.

A sac fly from Bello scores Green from third. Auburn leads 3-0.

Irish grounds into a double play and that will end the fifth inning.

We head to the sixth with Auburn leading 3-0.

Fourth Inning Auburn leads 2-0

Tanner Bauman — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Crotchfelt Pitch Count: 29

Crotchfelt K Counter: 2

A walk gives SE Louisiana a lead off base runner.

Another bunt is popped up to Crotchfelt and thats the first out of the inning.

A grounder to Moss is the second out of the inning.

The runner did advance to second on the play.

Two out with a man in scoring position for the Lions.

A walk gives SE Louisiana another base runner. The ball four pitch was wild and moved the runner on second over to third. The Lions have men at the corners with two out.

Ware makes a great play at third to end top of the fourth.

Flash it. 💪@bryson_ware saves a run at the hot corner.

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— Auburn Baseball (@AuburnBaseball) March 11, 2023

We head to the bottom with Auburn leading 2-0.

Kirby walks and Auburn has the lead off man aboard.

Stanfield pops out to the first baseman for the first out of the inning.

Kirby takes second as the pitcher throws the ball away on a botched pick off move.

Moss grounds out to the short stop for the second out of the inning.

LaRue is down on strikes to end the fourth inning.

We head to the fifth with Auburn leading 2-0.

Third Inning Auburn leads 2-0

Parker Carlson — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Crotchfelt Pitch Count: 21

LaRue is hit by a foul ball and was banged up for a but. He seems ok and will stay in the ball game.

A strikeout is the first out of the inning.

An infield single gives SE Louisiana a one out base runner.

Da da da! Da da da! Crotchfelt lays out to catch the bunted ball and throws the ball to first base for the second out. That is one of the best plays I have ever seen a pitcher make.

ARE YOU KIDDING⁉️@CrotchfeltZach goes ALL OUT for the inning-ending double play.

M3 | Auburn 2, SLU 0 pic.twitter.com/Sdf8aYXYGw
— Auburn Baseball (@AuburnBaseball) March 11, 2023

That double play will send us to the bottom of the third with Auburn leading 2-0.

Green beats out a grounder for an infield single.

The lead off man is aboard for Howell.

Green is thrown out trying to steal second base.

Howell doubles. Man in scoring position for Bello.

Bello is down on strikes for the second out of the inning.

Irish will try and bring in Howell.

An infield single from Irish moves Howell to third.

Men on the corners with two down for Ware.

Ware flies out to center to end the third inning.

We head to the fourth with Auburn leading 2-0.

Second Inning 0-0

Crotchfelt is back out for his second inning of work.

A line out to Howell is the first out of the inning.

An infield single gives SE Louisiana a one out base runner.

Crotchfelt picks off the runner for the second out of the inning.

Interesting note: Crotchfelt's move to first is really good. He got the runner by showing a bad move first then mocking back with his good move.

A strikeout ends the top of second inning.

Bryson Ware will lead things off in the second.

Ware is hit by a pitch and the Tigers have the lead off man aboard.

Kirby flies out to center field for the first out of the inning.

CHRIS STANFIELD BYE BYE BASEBALL! The freshman's first career bomb gives Auburn a 2-0 lead.

Swing and a drive! 💣@_chrisstanfield's first career HR gets us going!

B2 | Auburn 2, SLU 0 pic.twitter.com/5GDu5oW0Wo
— Auburn Baseball (@AuburnBaseball) March 11, 2023

Moss will step in for the Tigers.

Moss goes down on strikes for the second out of the inning.

LaRue strikes out to end the second inning.

We head to the third with Auburn ahead 2-0.

First Inning 0-0

Brody Wortham — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Zach Crotchfelt toes the rubber and we are underway.

A pop out to LaRue is the first out of the inning.

A walk gives SE Louisiana a one out base runner.

A liner to Stanfield is left is the second out of the inning.

LaRue throws the runner trying to steal out at second and we head to the bottom of the first.

Don't test @Ralue24. 💪

The nation's 3rd best base stealer doesn't stand a chance.

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— Auburn Baseball (@AuburnBaseball) March 11, 2023

Interesting note: LaRue has not had a hot start to the season offensively but what he brings behind the plate is unmatched.

Bello is down on strikes for the second out of the inning.

Irish will try and start a two out rally.

Irish pops out to the right fielder and that will end the first inning.

We head to the second with no score.