Auburn softball didn’t keep away from the sweep on Saturday because the offense by no means bought something going, dropping the ultimate sport of the collection 4-1 to No. 4 Tennessee at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. 
The Tigers have been held to a single hit till the highest of the sixth inning, when Abbey Smith reached first on a single to shortstop. Smith discovered herself in scoring place after stealing second and finally got here round to attain after an AnnaLea Adams RBI-single to offer the Tigers their solely run of the afternoon.
It was a group effort on protection for Auburn with Icess Tresvik, Malayna Tamborra and SJ Geurin every throwing a pair of innings. Tresvik struck out three and didn\u2019t enable a success in her two innings, however was credited with an unearned run within the second inning and the loss. 
\u201cI felt like our pitching did a terrific job,\u201d mentioned co-head coach Chris Malveaux. \u201cWe have been in a position to work by some conditions. It\u2019s arduous to maintain Tennessee\u2019s offense at bay. They have been in a position to get a pair runners on and bought the massive hit and that ended up being the distinction. I felt like we made some changes on the plate, however didn\u2019t have a lot to indicate for it. We now have to regroup and put the emotional a part of it behind us but in addition use it as one thing now we have to work on. However I felt like we competed all through the collection.\u201d
The Girl Vols scored their first run on a wild pitch, then bought sizzling within the fifth inning. The inning began off with a double and an intentional stroll earlier than Tennessee scored three runs on a pair of singles that introduced the Girl Vols to 4 complete runs.
Tennessee\u2019s Sage Mardjetko was a vibrant spot for the Girl Vols, pitching two scoreless innings in reduction.
Auburn confirmed some combat late, with Amelia Lech securing the Tigers\u2019 fourth hit of the sport with two outs within the seventh inning. Nonetheless, the Tigers couldn\u2019t capitalize and left Lech stranded on base to shut out the sport.
Auburn strikes to 27-20 on the season and 4-17 in SEC play whereas Tennessee sits at an total report of 37-9 and 11-7 within the SEC.
The Tigers\u2019 last collection at Jane B. Moore Area shall be in opposition to the South Carolina Gamecocks (33-11, 8-8 SEC) on April 25. However first, the Tigers will tackle in-state foe South Alabama. Auburn has thrived in non-conference video games this season, sitting at 23-3 on the season with a possibility so as to add to that complete on Wednesday with first pitch set for six p.m. CT on ESPN+. 
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