Auburn game halted; Milwaukee leads after six innings
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Auburn, Alabama. On Friday at the Auburn regional, play was halted in the bottom of the sixth inning when lightning was detected within eight miles of the stadium; Milwaukee held an 11-5 lead over Auburn at the time. The game had been scheduled to start at Noon ET on ESPN+, and Milwaukee entered the tournament after a seven-game winning streak and a Horizon League title.
The pause forces officials to postpone resumption until conditions meet safety protocols, affecting broadcast windows and regional scheduling this weekend. Troy vs. Miami (FL) was also delayed to 9:15 p.m. ET in Gainesville after severe weather, while Florida had earlier defeated Rider 8-7; tournament managers will set a resumption time when permitted.
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Timeline
- 1. Milwaukee won the Horizon League tournament to secure an NCAA berth (late May 2026).
- 2. Auburn opened the regional with Milwaukee visiting; first pitch scheduled for Noon ET Friday.
- 3. Milwaukee built an 11-5 lead through the first five innings and into the sixth.
- 4. Friday — lightning detected within eight miles; Auburn Baseball announced a weather delay, halting play in the bottom of the sixth.
- 5. Separately, Troy vs. Miami (FL) was delayed and rescheduled to 9:15 p.m. ET due to severe weather; Florida had earlier beaten Rider 8-7.
Why it matters
If you're a sports fan, this delay disrupts your viewing plans. It also affects the regional scheduling for the weekend. Keep an eye on updates from Auburn Baseball for resumption times.
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