Coastal Carolina punched its ticket to Omaha with a 4-1 victory over Auburn in Game 2 of the Auburn Super Regional on June 7, 2025. The Chanticleers swept the series, securing their first College World Series appearance since their 2016 national championship run1357.
Final Score:
Coastal Carolina 4, Auburn 1
Date: June 7, 2025
Location: Plainsman Park, Auburn, Alabama
Game Summary
Auburn struck first, but Coastal Carolina’s pitching and timely hitting propelled them to a come-from-behind win. The Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the second inning on a Chase Fralick RBI single and held that advantage deep into the game. Coastal Carolina threatened in the fifth, loading the bases with no outs, but Auburn starter Cade Fisher escaped the jam unscathed3.
The breakthrough for Coastal came in the bottom of the seventh. Walker Mitchell tied the game with an RBI single. The Chanticleers then took the lead for good on a run-scoring error and a hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded. Mitchell added another RBI single in the eighth for insurance, and the bullpen slammed the door as Auburn’s offense was stifled late3.
Box Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Tigers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Coastal Carolina CC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | X | 4 | 8 | 1 |
Key Scoring Plays:
- Top 2nd: Auburn – Chase Fralick RBI single (Auburn leads 1-0)
- Bottom 7th: Coastal Carolina – Walker Mitchell RBI single (1-1)
- Bottom 7th: Coastal Carolina – Run scores on E3 (2-1 CCU)
- Bottom 7th: Coastal Carolina – Hit by pitch with bases loaded (3-1 CCU)
- Bottom 8th: Coastal Carolina – Walker Mitchell RBI single (4-1 CCU)35
Pitching Breakdown
Coastal Carolina:
- Jacob Morrison (W, 1-0): 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
The Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year delivered a quality start, keeping Auburn off balance and limiting damage throughout his outing3. - Hayden Johnson (S, 1): 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K
Johnson was dominant in relief, striking out a season-high five batters and allowing just one baserunner over the final three innings to earn the save3.
Auburn:
- Cade Fisher (L, 0-1): 6+ IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
Fisher was excellent for six innings, but Coastal broke through in the seventh. He was charged with two earned runs before being pulled3.
Team & Individual Statistics
Coastal Carolina (Batting):
- Walker Mitchell: 2-for-4, 2 RBI (go-ahead and insurance RBIs)
- Caden Bodine: 1-for-3, R
- Team: 8 hits, 4 runs, 1 error
Auburn (Batting):
- Chase Fralick: 1-for-4, RBI
- Lucas Steele: 1-for-3
- Team: 5 hits, 1 run, 1 error
Turning Points
Fifth-Inning Escape:
Coastal loaded the bases with no outs in the fifth, but Auburn’s Cade Fisher induced a pop-out and two strikeouts to keep the Tigers ahead.
Seventh-Inning Rally:
Mitchell’s RBI single tied the game, and a costly error by Auburn’s infield allowed the go-ahead run. A hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded extended the lead to 3-1.
Bullpen Dominance:
Hayden Johnson’s three shutout innings with five strikeouts shut down any hope of an Auburn comeback.
What This Means
With the win, Coastal Carolina sweeps Auburn 2-0 in the Super Regional and advances to the College World Series for the first time since their 2016 title run137. Auburn’s season ends in heartbreak after a strong start and a gritty Game 1 comeback attempt.
Series Recap
Game 1 (June 6):
Coastal Carolina 7, Auburn 6 (10 innings)
- Coastal led 6-3 before a weather delay. Auburn rallied to tie, but Caden Bodine’s solo homer in the 10th sealed it for the Chanticleers349.
Game 2 (June 7):
Coastal Carolina 4, Auburn 1
Key Players
Coastal Carolina:
- Jacob Morrison: 6 IP, 1 ER, 6 K (winning pitcher, set the tone)
- Hayden Johnson: 3 IP, 0 R, 5 K (save, closed the door)
- Walker Mitchell: 2 RBI singles (game-tying and insurance runs)
Auburn:
- Cade Fisher: 6+ IP, 2 ER, 7 K (strong start, tough-luck loss)
- Chase Fralick: Go-ahead RBI single in the second inning
Looking Ahead
Coastal Carolina will now prepare for Omaha and the College World Series, aiming to recapture the magic of their 2016 national championship. Their pitching depth and timely hitting make them a dangerous opponent in the double-elimination format.
Auburn, meanwhile, sees a promising season end just short of Omaha. The Tigers showed resilience but could not overcome Coastal’s pitching and late-game execution.
For more coverage of the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament and College World Series, stay tuned to this space.
- https://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/article/2025-06-07/2025-ncaa-baseball-bracket-mens-college-world-series-scores-schedule
- https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/college-baseball-world-series-super-regionals-results/U8ziZGD7CjHA/
- https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-ncaa-baseball-tournament-super-regionals-scores-bracket-live-updates/
- https://www.ncaa.com/news/baseball/article/2025-06-07/oregon-state-walks-coastal-carolina-survives-day-1-ncaa-baseball-super-regionals
- https://www.espn.com/college-baseball/game/_/gameId/401777906
- https://www.ncaa.com/game/6448788
- https://goccusports.com/news/2025/6/8/baseball-ccu-in-omaha-chants-sweep-auburn-super-regional-book-return-trip-to-mcws.aspx
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72aA3q3-aRk
- https://www.espn.com/college-baseball/game/_/gameId/401777904
AI Disclaimer
This post was generated by an AI language model using information from NCAA, ESPN, Baseball America, and other reputable sources as of June 8, 2025. While every effort was made to ensure accuracy, box score details and statistics are based on the most recent and reliable reporting available at the time356. For official box scores and play-by-play, please refer to NCAA.com or the respective team’s athletic website.
