US EditionMizzou Baseball Loses Pitching Duel in SEC Opener Against No. 6 Auburn
Auburn's Jake Marciano struck out 35, helping secure a low-scoring win over Missouri in the SEC opener, testing Mizzou's long winning streak.
- On Friday in Columbia, Auburn defeated Missouri 2-0 in the SEC series opener, holding its lead before a prolonged technical delay to end the Tigers' 13-game win streak.
- Auburn left-hander Jake Marciano, second in the conference with 35 strikeouts, faced Missouri's Javyn Pimental, who dominated for six innings scattering three hits and tying a career high in his SEC debut.
- A technical malfunction shut off the lights covering home plate, delaying play over an hour and forcing pitching changes. Auburn had taken the lead on a two-run homer from Bub Terrell shortly before the stoppage.
- Missouri faces a split doubleheader Saturday with right-hander Josh McDevitt starting Game 2 and left-hander Brady Kehlenbrink Game 3. The Tigers struck out 10 times despite doubles from Eric Maisonet and Pierre Seals.
- Auburn enters SEC play riding recent dominance, including a run-ruling of UAB and outscoring opponents 141-50 in its last stretch. The Tigers' pitching staff ranks fourth in the NCAA in earned run average.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Baseball is set to welcome No. 6 Auburn to Taylor Stadium for its first Southeastern Conference series of the season. The Tigers (15-2, 0-0 SEC) are off to their best start since 2017, riding a 13-game winning streak and picking up wins in each series to begin the season, including four sweeps.
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