Alabama’s baseball squad has surged into the NCAA super regionals after rattling off three straight wins, the latest a 9‑7 extra‑innings thriller over Oklahoma State that capped a sweep of the Tuscaloosa regional.
The game began with the Tide jumping out to a 4‑0 lead, only to watch the Cowboys claw back with three runs in the third inning. The deadlock was broken in the eighth when Eric Hines launched a game‑tying homer, and the lead flipped in the eleventh when Brady Neal smashed a three‑run blast that put Alabama ahead for good.
With the regional title secured, Alabama will now welcome the champion of the Tallahassee regional in a best‑of‑three showdown, marking the first time since 2006 that Sewell‑Thomas Stadium will host a super regional contest. A victory would thrust the program back into the College World Series for the first time since 1999.
The Tide’s recent stretch follows a six‑game NCAA tournament losing streak that was finally snapped with a 21‑3 rout of Alabama State, setting the tone for the momentum they carry into the super regionals.
What’s Next
Coaches and players alike are emphasizing discipline and execution, knowing that a single misstep could swing the series. The atmosphere in Tuscaloosa is electric, as fans hope to ride this surge all the way to the national stage.