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Alvarez, Rembert Lead Auburn to 10-0 Shutout Over South Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (03/23/2026) — The Auburn Tigers combined a masterful pitching performance from starter Andreas Alvarez with a relentless offensive attack to secure a convincing 10-0 victory over the South Alabama Jaguars on Monday night at Riverwalk Stadium.
Alvarez was nearly untouchable on the mound, silencing the Jaguars' bats over seven dominant innings. The right-hander scattered just four hits and struck out eight batters without issuing a walk to earn the win. Offensively, Chris Rembert powered the Tigers, going 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs, while Cade Belyeu also contributed a three-hit performance.
How It Happened
Auburn wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, manufacturing a run in the bottom of the first inning. After Rembert reached base, Chase Fralick drove him in with a sharp double down the right-field line to give the Tigers an early 1-0 lead.
The Tigers extended their advantage in the second frame. Brandon McCraine scored on an RBI single to center field by Bristol Carter. Later in the inning, Rembert collected his first RBI with a sacrifice fly to center that brought home Belyeu, pushing the score to 3-0.
After a quiet third inning, Auburn's offense broke through again in the fourth. With two runners on, Rembert delivered a crucial two-RBI single through the left side, scoring both McCraine and L. Steele to create a comfortable 5-0 cushion.
The game remained 5-0 until the bottom of the seventh when the Tigers' offense erupted to put the contest out of reach. Belyeu ripped a two-RBI double to right-center, scoring E. Madrigal and E. Bingaman. Two batters later, Carter added two more runs with a single to right, scoring Belyeu and Steele and expanding the lead to 9-0.
Rembert provided the final punctuation mark in the eighth inning, launching a solo home run to left field to make it 10-0. Reliever Marcel Kulik entered for Auburn in the eighth and pitched a perfect inning to close out the combined shutout.
For South Alabama, Paxton Bigby was a bright spot in the lineup, finishing 2-for-3. The Jaguars' bullpen saw effective outings from Tyler Smith and Max Miller, who combined for 2.1 innings of hitless, scoreless relief.
Turning Point
While Auburn scored early, the game's decisive shift occurred in the bottom of the fourth inning. With South Alabama still within striking distance at 3-0, Rembert's two-out, two-RBI single felt like a back-breaker. The hit doubled Auburn's run total to five and provided Alvarez with a commanding lead, allowing him to attack hitters with even more confidence for the remainder of his outing. The four-run outburst in the seventh inning officially sealed the Jaguars' fate, but the fourth inning is where Auburn truly took control of the game's momentum.
Star of the Game
Andreas Alvarez, P, Auburn Tigers
The clear star of the evening was Alvarez, who delivered one of his best starts of the season. His command was impeccable throughout his seven scoreless innings, and his ability to miss bats was on full display with eight strikeouts. He consistently worked ahead in the count and prevented the South Alabama offense from building any momentum, facing only four batters over the minimum. It was a shutdown performance that set the tone for the entire contest and anchored the Tigers' victory.
What It Means
For the Auburn Tigers, this non-conference win serves as a powerful display of their capabilities on both sides of the ball. The offense showed its depth, with Rembert, Belyeu (3-for-4, 2 RBI), and Carter (2-for-5, 3 RBI) all producing multi-RBI games. Alvarez's dominant start is a significant positive for the pitching staff, demonstrating a high-end option who can control a game from the outset. The victory continues to build momentum for the Tigers as they navigate their schedule.
For the South Alabama Jaguars, it was a challenging night at the plate. Being shut out on just four hits highlights an area for improvement. The pitching staff struggled to contain a potent Auburn lineup, with starter Hayden O'Del being tagged for five earned runs in 3.2 innings. The Jaguars will look to flush this result and find their offensive rhythm, leaning on the positive takeaways from Bigby's multi-hit game and the strong relief appearances from Smith and Miller.