Overview
- Auburn named LHP Jake Marciano for Friday, LHP Jackson Sanders for Saturday, and RHP Alex Petrovic for Sunday to open the 2026 season.
- Youngstown State counters with LHP Braden Gebhardt on Friday, RHP Jack Messmore on Saturday, and RHP Brandon Mikos on Sunday.
- First pitches are set for 5:30 p.m. CT Friday, 6 p.m. CT Saturday, and 2 p.m. CT Sunday with streaming on SEC Network+ and radio on the Auburn Sports Network.
- A projected lineup was released that features catcher Chase Fralick, first baseman Ethin Bingaman, shortstop Ryne Farber, center fielder Cade Belyeu, and designated hitter Todd Clay.
- Auburn enters ranked No. 9 after last season’s first NCAA Super Regional host bid, with roles up for grabs following ace Samuel Dutton’s MLB selection.