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Auburn Today
By the People, for the People
Auburn Shifts Series Schedule Ahead of Severe Weather
Tigers to play doubleheader on Saturday to avoid Sunday storms
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Auburn Tigers have adjusted their baseball series schedule against Youngstown State, moving the third game from Sunday to a Saturday doubleheader due to the threat of severe weather, including thunderstorms and possible tornadoes, in the forecast for Sunday in Auburn.
Why it matters
Shifting the schedule allows Auburn to complete the series before the severe weather arrives, ensuring the games can be played. This is an important move to protect player safety and avoid potential postponements or cancellations.
The details
The doubleheader on Saturday will have game one starting at 2 p.m. CT and game two at 6 p.m. CT, with a minimum 45-minute break in between. Both games will be nine innings long, and the ballpark will not be cleared between games. Auburn head coach Butch Thompson noted that sophomore catcher Chase Fralick will not catch both games of the doubleheader, with Lucas Steele and Logan Gregorio competing for the backup catcher spot.
- The third game of the series, originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon, has been shifted to Saturday.
- Game one of the doubleheader will begin at 2 p.m. CT on Saturday.
- Game two of the doubleheader will begin at 6 p.m. CT on Saturday.
The players
Butch Thompson
The head coach of the Auburn Tigers baseball team.
Chase Fralick
The sophomore catcher for the Auburn Tigers.
Lucas Steele
A catcher competing for the backup catcher spot on the Auburn Tigers.
Logan Gregorio
A catcher competing for the backup catcher spot on the Auburn Tigers.
What they’re saying
“My biggest plan for the weekend is figuring out what Sunday looks like.”
— Butch Thompson, Head Coach (si.com)
“With Friday and Saturday being beautiful (weather), and Sunday we're expecting thunderstorms, isolated tornadoes, gusts and things of that nature. So would we wind up having to play a double header on Saturday?”
— Butch Thompson, Head Coach (si.com)
“We got (Lucas) Steele and (Logan) Gregorio competing for that (backup catcher) spot.”
— Butch Thompson, Head Coach (si.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This schedule change highlights the importance of flexibility and proactive planning in college sports, especially when dealing with unpredictable weather conditions. By shifting the series, Auburn is able to complete the games before the severe storms arrive, ensuring the safety of players and fans while minimizing disruptions to the schedule.
