Troy University Athletics
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Photo by: Joshua Thurston
Troy Baseball Falls at Auburn
4/8/2014 8:57:00 PM | Baseball
Box Score
AUBURN, Ala. – The Troy baseball team's offensive woes continued as the Trojans fell to Auburn 6-0 at Plainsman Park on Tuesday.
After being shutout for the first time all season on Sunday by UL Lafayette, Troy failed to score a run in consecutive games for the first time since 2011 when Middle Tennessee State held the Trojans scoreless in back-to-back games.
The Trojans were held to just five hits while Auburn pounded out 14 hits including four doubles. Chase Davidson (1-1) started the game took the loss on the mound going 1 1/3 innings allowing three runs on six hits.
Facing eight different Auburn pitchers, Troy didn't have many chances, nor could they take advantage of the ones created. Trailing 3-0, Ali Knowles picked up Troy's first hit with one out in the third inning and advanced to second on a balk. A strikeout and ground ball ended the inning and the threat.
With one out in the fifth, Matthew Howard doubled and Nick Masonia followed with a single to left field. The Auburn left fielder bobbled the ball and Masonia tried to take second base but was thrown out. The Tigers would get a fly ball to end the frame.
The Trojans best shot to plate a run came in the eighth inning when Knowles led off the inning with a walk and advanced to second on a passed ball. Justin Hancock hit a ground ball in the hole that was knocked down by the shortstop for an infield single. A fielder's choice followed by a double play thwarted another scoring opportunity.
Troy will return home to host Alabama A&M on Wednesday at 6 p.m. before hosting Western Kentucky in a three-game series over the weekend.
AUBURN, Ala. – The Troy baseball team's offensive woes continued as the Trojans fell to Auburn 6-0 at Plainsman Park on Tuesday.
After being shutout for the first time all season on Sunday by UL Lafayette, Troy failed to score a run in consecutive games for the first time since 2011 when Middle Tennessee State held the Trojans scoreless in back-to-back games.
The Trojans were held to just five hits while Auburn pounded out 14 hits including four doubles. Chase Davidson (1-1) started the game took the loss on the mound going 1 1/3 innings allowing three runs on six hits.
Facing eight different Auburn pitchers, Troy didn't have many chances, nor could they take advantage of the ones created. Trailing 3-0, Ali Knowles picked up Troy's first hit with one out in the third inning and advanced to second on a balk. A strikeout and ground ball ended the inning and the threat.
With one out in the fifth, Matthew Howard doubled and Nick Masonia followed with a single to left field. The Auburn left fielder bobbled the ball and Masonia tried to take second base but was thrown out. The Tigers would get a fly ball to end the frame.
The Trojans best shot to plate a run came in the eighth inning when Knowles led off the inning with a walk and advanced to second on a passed ball. Justin Hancock hit a ground ball in the hole that was knocked down by the shortstop for an infield single. A fielder's choice followed by a double play thwarted another scoring opportunity.
Troy will return home to host Alabama A&M on Wednesday at 6 p.m. before hosting Western Kentucky in a three-game series over the weekend.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Daniel Koger (1-0)
L: Davidson, Chase (1-1)
Batting:
2B: Howard, Matthew 1
Batting:
2B: Jordan Ebert 1 ; Ryan Tella 2 ; Daniel Robert 1
RBI: Jordan Ebert 1 ; Ryan Tella 3 ; Daniel Robert 1 ; Anfernee Grier 1
SH: Keegan Thompson 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Damon Haecker 1 ; Jordan Ebert 1 ; Ryan Tella 1 ; Daniel Robert 1 ; Brett Binning 2
SB: Brett Binning 1
Game Leaders
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RBI
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AB
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H
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RBI
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AB
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