Bingaman homers twice in Auburn's Arlington sweep

Freshman Ethin Bingaman led Auburn to a 10-6 win over Louisville with two solo home runs.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 8:43pm

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Ethin Bingaman, a freshman on the Auburn baseball team, hit two solo home runs to help lead the Tigers to a 10-6 victory over Louisville and a weekend sweep in Arlington, Texas. Bingaman finished the game 2-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBIs. The Tigers improve to 6-1 on the season after also defeating Kansas State and Florida State earlier in the weekend.

Why it matters

Auburn's strong start to the season, including sweeping a weekend series in Arlington against quality opponents, demonstrates the team's potential and ability to compete at a high level early on. Freshman Ethin Bingaman's breakout performance with two home runs highlights the depth and talent of the Tigers' roster.

The details

Bingaman's two home runs, including a 413-foot blast in the seventh inning, were the first of his collegiate career. The Tigers also got production from other young players, with freshman Caiden Combs, Brandon McCraine, and Bub Terrell all contributing RBIs or runs scored. Auburn starter Alex Petrovic earned the win, allowing three runs over five innings, and the bullpen combination of Christian Chatterton, LJ Cormier, and Garrett Brewer closed out the game.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Ethin Bingaman

A freshman on the Auburn baseball team who hit two solo home runs in the game against Louisville.

Alex Petrovic

The starting pitcher for Auburn, who earned the win by allowing three runs over five innings.

Butch Thompson

The head coach of the Auburn baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“It felt great. It's great bouncing back from the game that we had. Winning three straight shows that we can do a lot.”

— Ethin Bingaman, Freshman

“I felt like we had a chance to score about every inning. That's what we want to feel like, even if we don't. We really just had one run, one run and had the one big one today. The five-spot was huge.”

— Butch Thompson, Head Coach

What’s next

Auburn hosts West Georgia on Wednesday night before welcoming Nebraska to Plainsman Park for a three-game series next weekend.

The takeaway

Auburn's strong start to the season, including a weekend sweep in Arlington, showcases the team's depth and talent, particularly with the breakout performance of freshman Ethin Bingaman. The Tigers appear poised to compete at a high level this year.