The Auburn Wildcats (5-7) trailed by four in the seventh, but Matt Wehrli was able to capture the lead back with a single in the seventh, spurring the Auburn Wildcats to a 12-11 win over the South Bay Storm (4-6) at James Field on Thursday.

With the score tied at 10, Wehrli came to the plate and singled, plating Hunter Gallant.

Wehrli led the Auburn Wildcats' offensive threat, as he got on base two times in the game. He also drove in one runner. He singled in the seventh inning.

Each team blasted the other's pitching, and there were 23 total runs and 25 hits during the game. There were seven pitchers used in the game as the two managers searched for any way to finish it off.

Antonio Ibarra got on base two times in the game for the Auburn Wildcats. He scored three runs and had one RBI. He singled in the first inning.

Tyler Creason improved to 1-0 on the year by picking up the win for the Auburn Wildcats. He allowed two runs over 3 2/3 innings. He struck out two, walked one and surrendered four hits.

Julio Ponce ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his second loss of the year. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked three, struck out two, and allowed five runs.