SEC Baseball: Florida, Auburn rise in latest 2023 power rankings

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 01: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators runs to third base during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Condron Family Ballpark on April 01, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 01: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Florida Gators runs to third base during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Condron Family Ballpark on April 01, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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10. Auburn Tigers

Previous Ranking: 11

One of the SEC’s top takeaways from this past weekend was the play of Auburn, as the Tigers rise a spot up to No. 10 now sitting at 25-18-1 overall, as well as 9-12 in conference play. After having begun the week with an 8-7 loss to Troy, the Tigers would go on to win games one and two on the road at South Carolina by final scores of 8-3 and 9-5, respectively, as well as drop game three, 8-7.

The Tigers will now officially return to action this weekend at home for three games against LSU.

9. Kentucky Wildcats

Previous Ranking: 9

Remaining in their No. 9 spot from a week ago is Kentucky, as the Wildcats now sit at 30-13 for the year, as well as 11-10 in SEC play. The Wildcats simply had a rough week against a pair of Top 25 opponents, falling to Louisville on Tuesday, 7-0, as well as having been swept at Vanderbilt by final scores of 6-4, 9-3, and 3-2 during the weekend.

Kentucky will now return home this weekend for three games against South Carolina.