Justus Perry became the first Auburn player to hit two home runs in the same inning.

AUBURN, Ala. – In a colossal mismatch, No. 11 Auburn overwhelmed Alabama State 22-0 at Jane B. Moore Field and made some history on Wednesday night.

Sophomore first baseman Justus Perry hit two home runs in the third inning, becoming the first Auburn play to hit two out in the same inning. Senior centerfielder Victoria Draper stole her 33rd base in the first inning, tying the program record.

It was that kind of night. Fifteen Auburn hitters had plate appearances. It was Auburn’s largest margin of victory since a 23-0 win at Arkansas in 2016.

Perry, who has five home runs in nonconference games, has only two singles in SEC play. She said the key is to carry her success into the series against Kentucky.

“I’ve been trying to work on my zone,” Perry said. “Lately, I’ve been swinging at a lot of pitches not in my zone. That has not helped me succeed. No matter what, against any pitcher, my zone is my zone. I think realizing that helped me tonight.”

Auburn improved to 28-6 going into a Friday’s start of a three-game home series against No. 19 Kentucky. Alabama State fell to 9-20.

Auburn starter Chardonnay Harris pitched three perfect innings and got the win to improve to 3-2. She struck out four and didn’t walk a batter. Ashlee Swindle and Kara Bilodeaux pitched an inning apiece to end it. The Hornets had one hit on a slow roller to second base.

Auburn coach Mickey Dean said it was an opportunity to give reserves valuable playing time.

“When you have a score like that you get kids in that work their butts off all the time,” Dean said. “Think about the pitchers. Those three have to pitch behind two potential All-Americans. They are all the time out here throwing to our kids, helping our hitters get better, doing their jobs. It’s good for them to get some game time.”

Perry was 2-for-2, scored four runs and drove in four runs for Auburn. KK Crocker and Draper each had two of Auburn’s 15 hits.

Alabama State pitchers handed out 11 walks. The Hornets had two wild pitches and three passed balls.