Auburn leads the all-time series, 47-9, including a 16-6 advantage in Birmingham. The Tigers have won three consecutive games in the series, including a 4-0 decision in Auburn on March 14 of this season. Auburn head coach Butch Thompson is 2-0 in his career against the Blazers.
Auburn will have a short turnaround, playing its final SEC road series of the season at LSU, Thursday-Saturday. Thursday's series opener at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field will begin at 6:30 p.m. CT and be televised on ESPN2. First pitch Friday is slated for 7 p.m. (TV: SECN+), while Saturday's series finale will start at 12 p.