The No. 4 seeded Auburn Tigers have adjusted their starting lineup for the NCAA Regional opener against the Milwaukee Panthers.
The game is scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2026, at Plainsman Park.
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Head coach Butch Thompson moved outfielder Cade Belyeu to center field for the postseason matchup. Freshman Taylor Belza also entered the starting order as the designated hitter.
Sophomore left-hander Jake Marciano will start on the mound for Auburn. He holds a 5-5 record with a 2.64 ERA over 15 starts this season.
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Milwaukee will counter with graduate right-hander Gavin Theis. He enters the contest with a 2-3 record and a 4.91 ERA through 13 starts.
Auburn finished the regular season with a 38-19 record. The Panthers come into the double-elimination bracket with a 25-31 mark.
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The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ and the Auburn Network.
