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Auburn Beats Milwaukee 8-3, Advances to Ole Miss Super Regional

6/2/2026

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Auburn Captures Regional

Auburn Tigers defeated Milwaukee 8-3 to capture the regional.
Chase Fralick delivered a go-ahead solo home run in the sixth inning, his sixth regional homer.
Coach Butch Thompson said the team’s win probability rose from 7 % after the opening loss.
A record 8,228 fans attended the game at Plainsman Park.
Auburn will host Ole Miss in a Super Regional starting Friday, June 5.

Summary

Tigers Secure RPI

The Tigers finished the regular season 38-19 overall and 21-10 at home, securing the nation’s third-best RPI.
Second baseman Chris Rembert earned First-Team All-SEC honors for his defensive play.
Ole Miss entered the tournament with a 39-21 overall record and a 15-15 SEC slate after sweeping the Lincoln Regional.
Plainsman Park’s left-field wall is a 30-foot green barrier that can challenge right-handed power hitters such as Judd Utermark.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 Auburn Tigers baseball, coached by Hal Baird, earned its first College World Series berth, finishing 44-21. The program, a six-time CWS participant in 24 NCAA tournaments, has since become a perennial SEC power; the 2024 squad’s regional win echoes that breakthrough and signals continued national relevance for Auburn.

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Auburn Captures Regional

Auburn Tigers defeated Milwaukee 8-3 to capture the regional.
Chase Fralick delivered a go-ahead solo home run in the sixth inning, his sixth regional homer.
Coach Butch Thompson said the team’s win probability rose from 7 % after the opening loss.
A record 8,228 fans attended the game at Plainsman Park.
Auburn will host Ole Miss in a Super Regional starting Friday, June 5.

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