How to watch Auburn baseball vs. Central Connecticut in Auburn Regional opener
The No. 4 seed Auburn Tigers begin its run to the College World Series on Friday by facing the Central Connecticut Blue Devils on Friday in the Auburn Regional opener at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Alabama.
Auburn is becoming a household name in college baseball, with the most recent evidence coming Monday when it was revealed that the Tigers would host its third regional in four years, a program record. Auburn head coach Butch Thompson says that accomplishment can be credited to supporters who have bought into his vision for success.
'It's an extremely short list of teams that have hosted three of the last four regionals, and we're honored to be a part of it,' Thompson said Monday. 'To do it for the first time in our program's history, I'm thankful to be associated with such an amazing group of players, coaches, stakeholders, fans and administration that sees the amazing value and potential in Auburn baseball. The 2025 Tigers can't wait to compete this weekend and start the postseason in the newly renovated Plainsman Park in front of our amazing fans.'
Auburn grabs the No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament due mostly to its success against the nation's best competition. The Tigers held the nation's No. 1 strength of schedule and won 20 games against quad-1 and quad-2 teams. They will face Central Connecticut, the winners of the NEC Tournament, on Friday to open the Auburn Regional. The Blue Devils are one of the best hitting teams in the NEC by leading the conference in team batting average (.331), triples (24), RBI (380), and slugging percentage (.503). Central Connecticut infielder Aidan Redahan boasts the nation's highest batting average at .458 with nine home runs and 69 RBI.
Here's how to watch the Auburn vs Central Connecticut game today, including time, streaming information, pitching matchups, and more:
Auburn vs Central Connecticut time today
Date: Friday, May 30
Friday, May 30 Start time: 6 p.m. CT
The Auburn vs Central Connecticut game starts at 6 p.m. CT from Plainsman Park in Auburn, Alabama.
What channel is Auburn vs Central Connecticut on today?
TV Channel: None
None Livestream: ESPN+
Auburn vs Central Connecticut will be streamed on ESPN+ on Friday. Rpy Philpott and Jackie Bradley Jr. will call the game from the booth at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Alabama.
Watch Auburn vs. Central Connecticut on ESPN+
Auburn vs. Central Connecticut on the radio
The broadcast of Friday's game between Auburn and Central Connecticut will be available on the Auburn Athletics app, as well as the Auburn Sports Network. Find your local Auburn Sports Network affiliate below.
Abbeville 98.7 FM Auburn (Primary) 94.3 FM Auburn (Secondary) 106.7 FM Birmingham 100.5 FM Cullman 92.1 FM Florence 100.1 FM Foley 92.5 FM Foley 1310 AM Gadsden 103.9 FM LaGrange, Georgia 102.3 FM Montgomery 740 AM Oxford 92.7 FM Roanoke 102.3 FM Scottsboro 1050 AM Selma 1490 AM Tuscaloosa 100.5 FM Vernon 100.7 FM Vernon 1380 AM
Auburn vs Central Connecticut pitching matchup
Auburn: RHP Cam Tilly (3-3, 5.00)
RHP Cam Tilly (3-3, 5.00) Central Connecticut: RHP Drew Munn (8-2, 4.34)
Auburn's projected lineup
C: Chase Fralick (.339 | 4 HR | 39 RBI)
Chase Fralick (.339 | 4 HR | 39 RBI) 1B: Cooper McMurray (.329 | 14 HR | 57 RBI)
Cooper McMurray (.329 | 14 HR | 57 RBI) 2B: Chris Rembert (.349 | 10 HR | 40 RBI)
Chris Rembert (.349 | 10 HR | 40 RBI) 3B: Eric Guevara (.331 | 5 HR | 28 RBI)
Eric Guevara (.331 | 5 HR | 28 RBI) SS: Eric Snow (.296 | 7 HR | 30 RBI)
Eric Snow (.296 | 7 HR | 30 RBI) LF: Bub Terrell (.284 | 5 HR | 33 RBI)
Bub Terrell (.284 | 5 HR | 33 RBI) CF: Cade Belyeu (.285 | 5 HR | 20 RBI)
Cade Belyeu (.285 | 5 HR | 20 RBI) RF: Ike Irish (.352 | 16 HR | 52 RBI)
Ike Irish (.352 | 16 HR | 52 RBI) DH: Lucas Steele (.279 | 8 HR | 41 RBI)
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