Auburn Morning Rush: Gymnastics releases home schedule, Daniel wins pitcher of the month
Good morning, Tiger fans. It is time for the Thursday edition of the Auburn Morning Rush.
First up on the rush is Gymnastics news. The Tigers released their home slate of meets for the 2023 season, which included three meets against challenging SEC foes such as LSU, Arkansas, and Georgia.
The next item involves a former Auburn pitcher Davis Daniel. Daniel, who was a key part of the Tiger rotation in the late 2010s, ends the season as the Pitcher of the Month in the Pacific Coast League. We look at what made the last month of the season so special for Daniel.
In the world of NIL, soccer star Anna Haddock is the most recent Auburn athlete to sign a deal through the Auburn NIL collective, On To Victory. What local business is relying on Haddock for promotion?
Finally, it is a big day for former Auburn Tiger Josh Donaldson, who is set to play game two of the American League Division Series with the New York Yankees this evening in the Bronx.
Without further delay, here is the Thursday edition of the Auburn Morning Rush:
Gymnastics announces home meet schedule
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Auburn Gymnastics is one step closer to opening the season by announcing its home slate for the 2023 season.
The Tigers will host five meets as part of the home schedule, including three meets against top SEC competition. The first meet of the season will take place on January 20 at Neville Arena against Arkansas.
‼️𝙈𝘼𝙍𝙆 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙉𝘿𝘼𝙍‼️
Our 2023 home schedule is out!!
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🗓️ https://t.co/vE9iJ2lMc7⁰#WarEagle pic.twitter.com/Azpufmw601— Auburn Gymnastics (@AuburnGym) October 12, 2022
Davis Daniel earns PCL Pitcher of the Month honors
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Former Auburn pitcher Davis Daniel closed out the AAA season in style by earning Pitcher of the Month honors from the Pacific Coast League.
In the month of September, Daniel went 1-1 with a 2.38 ERA, and allowed six earned runs on 14 hits and five walks while striking out 16 batters over 22.2 innings for the Salt Lake Bees, the AAA affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels.
Davis started 21 games this season for the Bees. He ends the season with 6-7 record, 83 strikeouts, and an ERA of 4.49 over 102.1 innings pitched.
Haddock signs NIL deal with local food delivery service
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Soccer star Anna Haddock is officially on the NIL train after signing a deal with local food delivery company, FetchMe. The deal was reportedly made through Auburn’s NIL collective, On To Victory.
Haddock is having an incredible season for Auburn Soccer. Through 14 games, the junior midfielder has accumulated 12 points, with 20 shots on goal. According to On3’s NIL deal tracker, Haddock has a NIL value of $18,000.
NIL Deal: Auburn midfielder Anna Haddock has agreed to a #NIL deal with FetchMe Delivery. The deal was facilitated by Auburn-focused collective On To Victory. Haddock has an On3 NIL Valuation of $18,300.
On3 NIL Deal Tracker: https://t.co/dC4qN9EGSC pic.twitter.com/wC27gCnPEn
— NIL Deals (@deals_nil) October 10, 2022
Donaldson, Yankees return to action Thursday
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The New York Yankees will look to extend their lead over the Cleveland Guardians to 2-0 in the American League Division Series tonight at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
In Tuesday’s 4-1 game one win over the Guardians, Yankees’ third baseman and former Auburn Tiger Josh Donaldson went 2-for-2 with a walk.
Game two between the Yankees and Guardians begins at 6:37 p.m. CT this evening and can be seen on TBS.
