Auburn Baseball Hosts Alabama State in Midweek Matchup

No. 11 Tigers look to finish homestand strong against in-state opponent

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:24pm

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The No. 11 Auburn Tigers baseball team will host the Alabama State Hornets on Tuesday, April 14 to conclude an eight-game homestand. Auburn is looking to finish the stretch above .500 against their in-state rival.

Why it matters

Auburn has had a strong start to the season and is currently ranked 11th nationally. This midweek game against Alabama State provides the Tigers an opportunity to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season and postseason play.

The details

The Tigers have been dominant at home this season, winning 6 of their 8 games at Plainsman Park. Alabama State comes into the matchup with a 15-18 record on the year. Auburn will look to their powerful offense, led by junior outfielder Sonny DiChiara, to overpower the Hornets pitching staff.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. CT.
  • This will be the final game of an 8-game homestand for the Tigers.

The players

Sonny DiChiara

A junior outfielder for the Auburn Tigers who has been a key offensive contributor this season.

Alabama State Hornets

The baseball team from Alabama State University, an in-state rival of the Auburn Tigers.

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What’s next

Following this midweek matchup, Auburn will hit the road to take on SEC foe Missouri in a 3-game weekend series starting on Friday, April 17.

The takeaway

This game represents an opportunity for the Auburn Tigers to finish their lengthy homestand on a high note and continue building momentum as they enter the final stretch of the regular season schedule.