The Auburn Wildcats (2-5) beat the Sacramento M_apos;s 9-2 on Thursday at James Field after a six-run explosion in the sixth inning.

Michael Byron helped the Auburn Wildcats pull ahead for the duration in the sixth inning. With the score tied at one in the sixth inning, Byron came to the plate and, plating Zach Welz.

Nick Hoffman racked up three RBIs on two hits for the Auburn Wildcats. He doubled in the fifth and seventh innings.

Zach Saca got the win for the Auburn Wildcats thanks to 12 strikeouts. Saca allowed one earned run, eight hits and one walk over seven innings.

Mike Beck ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. He lasted just five innings, walked five, struck out three, and allowed four runs.