Takeaways from Auburn's game one win over SE Louisiana

What did we learn from Auburn's 7-1 win over SE Louisiana?

Auburn took game one of the series over Southeastern Louisiana 7-1. 

The Tigers had 11 hits and only allowed one earned run. Auburn looked great in all three phases of the game, leading to the big win.

Auburn was facing a good ball club in SE Louisiana that likes to manufacture runs. Auburn didn't let that happen today, and this was a big part of the wide margin of victory. 

What did we learn from Auburn's game one win over SE Louisiana? 

Cole Foster is on a hot streak

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Cole Foster went 4-5 in this ball game with four rbi's and scored twice. This makes him 8-11 with four homers in two games against SE Louisiana. This is Foster's second straight four-hit ball game, so it is safe to say he is on a hot streak. For Auburn to go on a run this season, the veteran Foster will need to stay hot at the dish and continue to play the excellent defense he has to start the season. 

John Armstrong's dominance continues

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John Armstrong has been automatic to start the season, and that dominance continued in this game. He went 3.1 innings hitless with one strikeout and six groundouts. His stuff looked really good in this ball game. It was easy to tell since he was able to saw off so many bats with his power sinker. Armstrong is on pace to be one of the best relievers in the league this year, and Auburn will need this to continue throughout the season since bullpen depth is a big question mark for this ball club. 

Auburn continues to play great defense

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One thing that has not been talked about this season is their defense. Auburn has fielded the ball great this season, and that trend continued in this ball game. Chris Stanfield and Kason Howell can run down anything hit their way, and the entire infield has been sure-handed fielding ground balls this season. Good defense wins ball games. Auburn being 12-1-1 on this season has a lot to do with their terrific defense. 

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