TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Niko Buentello tied his career highs with three hits and four RBI as Auburn baseball defeated Alabama 8-1 Sunday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
“This was a good, solid win,” Auburn head coach Butch Thompson. “This was a big one as our guys just keep battling. The resiliency of our team has been tremendous. I thought the runs we scored in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings were the difference. We kept scoring and that was huge for us. I’m really pleased with how came out and battled for a win.”
Buentello had RBI in the first, third and ninth innings as he increased his season RBI total to 47, the most for an Auburn player since 2011.