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Auburn entered Thursday night’s game with the Southeastern Conference’s No. 2 offense. Missouri redshirt senior Reggie McClain entered as the SEC’s leader in innings pitched. Something had to give.
Unfortunately for Mizzou, it was Auburn’s high-powered offense that got the better of McClain. Auburn (15–15, 3–7 SEC) tacked on 10 runs, the second-most given up by Mizzou (18–14, 2–8 SEC) in a single game this season, and took the series opener by a score of 11–9.
“(McClain) just didn’t have his best stuff tonight,” coach Tim Jamieson said. “I shouldn’t have left him in there as long as I did.