AUBURN, Ala. – The stage is set for a thrilling midweek clash as the **No. 9 Auburn Tigers** (22-10) gear up to face off against the **No. 15 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets** (26-6) on Tuesday at **5 p.m. CT**. This highly anticipated matchup will take place at the iconic **Russ Chandler Stadium** in Atlanta, kicking off a week filled with four games against formidable, top-15 teams.
The action won’t just be alive in the stadium; fans can listen to the live commentary on the **Auburn Sports Network**, available locally on **Wings 94.3 FM**. For those who prefer to stream digitally, catch the game on **ACC Network Extra**.
Matchup Rundown: Auburn Tigers vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Probable Starters
This upcoming showdown will feature two talented pitchers:
**Tuesday – Freshman RHP Christian Chatterton** (2-1, 6.66 ERA) vs. **Senior RHP Sam Swygert** (1-1, 4.70 ERA)
Quick Hitters
- The Tigers hold a stellar **16-4** record against non-conference opponents this season, boasting a remarkable **35-8** in such matchups since the beginning of last season.
- Recently, Auburn celebrated its fifth series win in the last seven encounters with rival Alabama.
- The team has surged to second in the SEC with a robust **.341 batting average** over four games last week.
- Auburn’s lineup shined against Alabama, with eight out of nine players boasting a .300 batting average or higher, including four who exceeded the .400 mark.
- The Tigers’ pitching staff recorded a **3.96 ERA** against Alabama, the **best performance** in their last 12 SEC series.
- Remarkably, the team enters this week with no errors on **137 chances**, ranking 15th nationally with a **.980 fielding percentage**.
- Deadly close, ten of Auburn’s first twelve SEC games were decided by **four runs or fewer**, with six games determined by just one or two runs.
- Against ranked opponents, the Tigers have posted an **8-6** record this season, including **3-4 on the road**.
- Auburn leads the all-time series against Georgia Tech with a record of **125-113-6**.
Scouting the Yellow Jackets
The Yellow Jackets enter this matchup with an impressive **26-6** overall record and a competitive **11-4** in ACC play. Following a resounding weekend sweep at Stanford where they outscored their opponents **36-11**, Georgia Tech is currently riding high, winning **20 of their last 24 games**.
Offensive Prowess:
Georgia Tech features a potent offensive lineup that ranks **second in the nation** with a staggering **.342 team batting average**. Their dominance is reflected across various categories, including:
- **Runs:** 328
- **Hits:** 376
- **Doubles:** 98
- **Slugging Percentage:** .591
- **Scoring Average:** 10.3 runs per game
Leading the charge is junior infielder **Alex Lodise**, who shines with **51 hits**, **17 doubles**, **13 home runs**, and **44 RBIs**, while maintaining an impressive **.395 batting average**.
Pitching Strategy:
On the mound, the Yellow Jackets have put together a respectable **4.00 ERA**, with **315 strikeouts** against **120 walks** in **270.0 innings pitched**. This balance on both sides of the game solidifies Georgia Tech as a formidable opponent.
As these two ranked teams collided, excitement is guaranteed. Will Auburn continue its successful run against ranked teams, or will Georgia Tech extend their impressive streak? There’s only one way to find out—tune in and catch the action live!
