Alabama baseball was on the road this weekend as it met Texas. After suffering a sweep against Arkansas last weekend, the No. 13 Crimson Tide got back in the win column during the midweek against UAB. Alabama (28-12) looked to bounce back in SEC play, but fell in another series against the Longhorns.
However, the Crimson Tide claimed the finale on Sunday, April after claiming a 2-1 pitchers’ duel between Longhorns starter Luke Harrison and Alabama arms Myles Upchurch and Ashton Crowther.
Key Highlights from the Series
- Live updates and highlights from the Crimson Tide’s series against the Longhorns were available through The Tuscaloosa News.
- Live score updates and highlights for Alabama baseball vs Texas were accessible for fans following the games.
- Live scoreboard for Alabama baseball vs Texas finale provided real-time tracking of the game’s progress.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
- Saturday’s loss: The Crimson Tide dropped its second straight SEC series in a 3-1 loss to Texas.
- In Game 1, Alabama struck out a season-high 18 times.
- In Game 2, the team struck out 19 times, continuing their struggles at the plate.
- Texas takes opener with 11-2 win: Alabama couldn’t come up with more runs after the sixth inning as the Longhorns plated three runs and tacked on two more in the bottom of the eighth.
- Justin Lebron helps Tide add first runs: The Crimson Tide trails 6-2 in the bottom of the sixth, but got on the board in the top of the inning after an RBI by Justin Lebron scored Bryce Fowler. A wild pitch helped Lebron steal third and race home for Alabama’s second run.
- Alabama baseball trails Longhorns early: The Longhorns opened up play with three runs in the first inning. Alabama was unable to answer in the second inning, in which batters were set down in order.
Historical Context
- Alabama baseball record vs Texas: A win over Texas would be Alabama’s first. The Crimson Tide has gone 0-5 since the series first began in 1983.
Schedule and Broadcast Details
- What time does Alabama baseball play Texas on Friday? The Crimson Tide faces the Longhorns at approximately 6:30 p.m. CT.
- What channel is Alabama baseball vs Texas series? Each game of Alabama baseball’s series against Texas will be shown on SECNetwork+, which can be streamed via ESPN+.
Additional Information
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at [email protected].
