Updated March 21, 2026, 11:04 p.m. ET
Saturday’s baseball game between Auburn and Texas had the makings for another storybook finish.
Down by one run with two outs in the 9th inning, Texas pitcher Thomas Burns walked three straight batters to give Bristol Carter, the culprit of Friday’s walk-off win, another chance to etch his name into Auburn lore. However, fate would not be on his side for a second-straight night as he hit a grounder to 3rd base for a fielder’s choice and to secure the 7-6 win for Texas on Saturday night at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Alabama.
Texas took out agression on Auburn early on by running out to a 6-0 lead and chasing Tigers starter Jackson Sanders before the 4th inning, and added an insurance run in the 6th inning. Auburn responded by chipping away at the Longhorn lead by scoring two runs in the 4th, three runs in the 7th, and cutting the deficit to one run in the 8th.
Auburn recorded 10 hits in the game, with Bristol Carter, Chris Rembert, Bub Terrell, and Eric Guevara registering two hits each. Auburn’s bullpen posted solid numbers as well. The combination of LJ Cormier, Marcel Kulik, and Ryan Hetzler gave up five hits and one run while walking a batter and striking out six.
Game three of the series is set for 2 p.m. CT on Sunday at Plainsman Park, and will be streamed on SEC Network+.
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Check out the full story of how Saturday’s game between Auburn and Texas played out at Plainsman Park.
Auburn loads the bases in the 9th, opportunity for a win falls short (Texas 7, Auburn 6 FINAL)
Texas pitcher Thomas Burns retired the first two batters of the inning before walking Mason McCraine, Cade Belyeu, and Taylor Belza to set up Bristol Carter with the chance to repeat history. Carter hit a ground ball 3rd baseman Temo Becerra, and Becerra tagged the bag on the force out to end the game.
Auburn in the 9th: 0 R, 0 H, 0 E, 3 LOB
Auburn holds off Texas in the 9th, sets up another walk-off opportunity (Texas 7, Auburn 6 mid 9th)
Can the Tigers do it again? Texas fails to capitalize on its lead in the 9th, and needs just three more outs to even the series.
Texas in the 9th: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 2 LOB
Auburn inches closer with a two-out RBI single (Texas 7, Auburn 6 end 8th)
This one continues to get interesting. With two outs in the inning, Auburn’s Chase Fralick hit an RBI single to left field to score Lucas Steele and to cut into the Texas lead even more.
Auburn is down just one run and needs to shut down Texas once more to get the opportunity to walk it off in the 9th.
Auburn in the 8th: 1 R, 2 H, 0 E, 2 LOB
Sam Cozart exits, in comes Thomas Burns (Texas 7, Auburn 5 bottom 8th)
Texas is going back to the bullpen with two outs in the 8th inning. Auburn has two runners on base: Lucas Steele at 3rd after getting hit by a pitch and Chris Rembert at 1st, who singled with two outs.
Hetzler handles the Horns with three quick outs (Texas 7, Auburn 5 mid 8th)
Ryan Hetzler handled business on the mound in his first inning of relief by striking out his first batter, and relying on his infield for a pair of ground outs.
The Auburn bullpen has given up just three hits, one run, and has logged six strikeouts since Jackson Sanders was yanked 2 2/3 innings into the game
Texas in the 8th: 0 R, 0 H, 0 E, 0 LOB
The law firm of Rembert, Bub, and Guevara rattle the Longhorns bullpen (Texas 7, Auburn 5 end 7th)
Auburn continues its knack of making games interesting late. Chris Rembert hit a solo home run over the War Eagle Wall with two outs before a walk to Chase Fralick and a single by Ethin Bingaman put two runners in scoring position and forcing a Texas pitching change.
Freshman Brett Crossland relieved Max Grubbs and immediately gave up a pair of RBI singles to Bub Terrell and Eric Guevara, but escaped pressure by striking out Mason McCraine.
Auburn in the 7th: 3 R, 4 H, 0 E, 2 LOB
Kulik strikes out two more in first full inning of relief (Texas 7, Auburn 2 mid 7th)
The first full inning for Marcel Kulik ended with a pair of strikeouts and a groundout to retire Texas in order.
It’s time to stretch at Plainsman, and Auburn must find success at the plate to kick off the comeback effort.
Texas in the 7th: 0 R, 0 H, 0 E, 0 LOB
Nothing doing for Auburn in the 6th (Texas 7, Auburn 2 end 6th)
Eric Guevara singled in the inning, but he would be the only baserunner of the inning for the Tigers. Logan Gregorio grounded out in his first plate appearance of the game, and will replace Brandon McCraine at 3rd base.
Auburn in the 6th: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
Luke Harrison’s night is done (Texas 7, Auburn 2 bottom 6th)
Texas pitcher Luke Harrison is heading to the dugout after 92 pitches over 5 2/3 innings where he gave up two runs on four hits with three walks and six strikeouts.
Max Grubbs checks into the game with two outs in the Auburn half of the 6th inning.
Kulik cools off the Longhorns, holds score (Texas 7, Auburn 2 mid 6th)
Marcel Kulik recorded the final two outs of the inning to limit the Longhorns insurance threat with a pair of strikeouts. The first batter he faced, Aiden Robbins, reached on an infield error, but Kulik shoved the threat aside and ended the inning.
Texas in the 6th: 1 R, 2 H, 1 E, 2 LOB
It’s Marcel Kulik time (Texas 7, Auburn 2 top 6th)
LJ Cormier’s day is done after allowing a run on two hits in the top of the 6th inning. He did a great job of cooling off the Longhorns, but he is being pulled before more damage is done. Marcel Kulik is now on the mound. The right-handed transfer from Virginia Tech is making his second appearance of the season.
A pickoff play kills Auburn’s early momentum (Texas 6, Auburn 2 end 5th)
After LJ Cormier retired Texas in order in the top frame, Bristol Carter appeared to keep the good vibes going by reaching base on a bunt single. However, he was ultimately picked off at 1st base to put a damper on the drive. Chase Fralick and Ethin Bingaman each put the ball in play, but were not able to reach base.
Auburn in the 5th: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
LJ Cormier continues to shove on the mound, sits Texas down in order (Texas 6, Auburn 2 mid 5th)
Auburn pitcher LJ Cormier has slowed down Texas’ offense since relieving Jackson Sanders. He retired Texas in order in the 5th inning, and has allowed just one hit in 2 1/3 innings.
Texas in the 5th: 0 R, 0 H, 0 LOB
The pendulum swings to Auburn, Tigers begin to chip away (Texas 6, Auburn 2 end 4th)
When you are down by six runs early, it is always easy to give up. Auburn is refusing to do that and exited the 4th inning by trimming Texas’ lead to four runs.
The first three batters of the inning reached base with a pair of walks and a single by Bub Terrell mixed in. The McCraine brothers grounded out in the inning, but the reward was a pair of RBI.
Let’s see how well Auburn’s bullpen battles Texas and if Auburn’s bats can continue to figure out Luke Harrison.
Auburn in the 4th: 2 R, 2 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
Longhorns get a runner to third, but are left off the board (Texas 6, Auburn 0 mid 4th)
For the first time in couple of innings, Texas we held scoreless and their lead remains six. Carson Tinney led off the inning with a single, and advanced to 3rd base thanks to a wild pitch and a deep fly ball. However, a groundout left the runner stranded.
Texas in the 4th: 0 H, 1 R, 0 E, 1 LOB
Another easy inning for Texas’ defense (Texas 6, Auburn 0 end 3rd)
Texas pitcher Luke Harrison relied on his defense to retire Auburn in order in the 3rd inning with a trio of groundouts.
Through three innings, Harrison has allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out four Auburn batters.
Auburn in the 3rd: 0 R, 0 H, 0 E, 0 LOB
Aiden Robbins goes deep… again. Texas has firm control of the game (Texas 6, Auburn 0 mid 3rd)
Texas has blown the game wide open thanks to a pair of Texas home runs.
To the delight of the Auburn crowd, Texas center fielder Aiden Robbins hit a home run to deep center field to extend the Longhorns’ lead to 3-0 in the 3rd inning. It was the third home run of the series for Robbins and his 9th of the season. Jayden Duplantier added to the score by drilling a three-run blast of his own over the War Eagle Wall to extend the Longhorns lead to 6-0 with two outs in the inning.
The wide lead has chased Auburn starter Jackson Sanders, whose night has ended after 2 2/3 innings where he allowed six runs on six hits with a season-high three walks. LJ Cormier replaced him by retiring the first batter he faced on a ground out.
Texas in the 3rd: 4 R, 4 H, 1 E, 1 LOB
Bottom of the lineup goes cold for Auburn (Texas 2, Auburn 0 end 2nd)
7-8-9 did not produce a threat to Texas pitcher Luke Harrison as they were retired in order. The McCraine Brothers struck out and Todd Clay grounded out to 3rd base in the inning, and will now turn the floor back to Jackson Sanders as he prepares to face the heart of Texas’ order.
Auburn in the 2nd: 0 R, 0 H, 0 E, 0 LOB
Texas grabs the lead by plating a pair with two outs (Texas 2, Auburn 0 mid 2nd)
Like Harrison, Sanders also found himself in a bases-loaded jam. Unfortunately, unlike Harrison, Sanders could not escape it. Freshman designated hitter Maddox Monsour singled to right field to score two runs with two out in the inning. Sanders hit Ethan Mendoza in the next at-bat, but Carson Tinney flew out to end the surge.
Texas in the 2nd: 2 R, 2 H, 1 E, 3 LOB
Bristol Carter’s hot streak continues, Luke Harrison gets out of a jam (Auburn 0, Texas 0 end 1st)
Carter followed his game-winning line drive on Friday with a leadoff double off the War Eagle Wall on Saturday. The next two batters, Chris Rembert and Chase Fralick, reached base via walk and a hit-by-pitch respectively. However, they were all left stranded as Texas starter Luke Harrison struck out the next two batters, and forced Eric Guevara to fly out to right field to end the threat.
Auburn in the 1st: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 3 LOB
Jackson Sanders strikes out two to open the game (Auburn 0, Texas 0 mid 1st)
Auburn starting pitcher Jackson Sanders is setting the tone early by striking out two batters to open the game. One of those was Texas center fielder Aiden Robbins, who hit two home runs last night and committed the game-ending error.
Texas in the 1st: 0 R, 0 H, 0 E, 0 LOB
Auburn announces starting lineup for game two vs Texas
Bristol Carter and Eric Guevara are back in the lineup for game two of the series against Texas. Eddie Madrigal is available to play, but is not in today’s lineup.
CF Bristol Carter2B Chase Fralick1B Ethin BingamanLF Bub Terrell3B Eric GuevaraRF Mason McCraineSS Brandon McCraineDH Todd ClayAuburn vs Texas pitching matchup
Game two of the Auburn-Texas series is set for 6 p.m. CT on Saturday, March 21.
What channel is Auburn vs Texas on today?TV Channel:Â NoneLivestream:Â SEC Network+
Auburn vs Texas will be streamed on SEC Network+ on Tuesday from Plainsman Park. JJ Jackson and Mark Fuller will have the call from the booth.
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