Coaches Go "Head-To-Head" at MAX Capital City Classic
Published on February 21, 2013 under Southern League (SL1)
Montgomery Biscuits News Release
Tuesday, March 5 marks the 5th annual MAX Capital City Classic at Riverwalk Stadium between Auburn and Alabama. The Crimson Tide seeks its first-ever win in this year's game. The Tigers have won four straight by a margin of two or fewer runs, including a 2-1 victory last year in front of a record 7,492 fans.
Auburn Head Coach Ã- John Pawlowski
John Pawlowski enters his fifth season as head coach with the Auburn Tigers. In his first four seasons, Pawlowski notched a 134-103 record, including a 31-28 (13-17 SEC) record in 2012. Auburn led the SEC in average (.304) for the second time in three seasons and led in triples, stolen bases, and steal attempts. The Tigers also made their third straight SEC Tournament appearance.
Alabama Head Coach Ã- Mitch Gaspard
Mitch Gaspard enters his fourth season as head coach with the Alabama Crimson Tide. To date, Gaspard owns a 99-87 record, including a 21-34 (9-21 SEC) record in 2012. Alabama failed to reach the SEC Tournament last year, but Gaspard and his talented roster are looking forward to a promising 2013 season with hopes of a return to postseason glory.
Both coaches have agreed to shave their heads prior to the start of the game in the fight against childhood cancer. For the first annual MAX
Capital City Classic vs. Cancer campaign, Auburn and Alabama players and coaches will shave their heads in front of a sold-out crowd in a pregame on-field ceremony. To learn more about this exciting event and how you can make a donation, visit maxccc.vs-cancer.org.
Tickets for the MAX Capital City Classic are on sale NOW! Super Box and Executive Club seating is SOLD OUT, so if you are planning purchasing tickets you must ACT NOW to get the best seats possible before they're gone!
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- Coaches Go "Head-To-Head" at MAX Capital City Classic - Montgomery Biscuits
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