Alabama’s baseball squad opened the last stretch of its regular season with a nail‑biting 5‑4 victory over Ole Miss, a win that keeps the Crimson Tide perched at No. 16 in the national rankings and in the conversation for a top‑16 seed in the NCAA tournament.
A Save That Sealed It
Reliever Matthew Heiberger entered in the ninth inning and struck out the side, preserving the lead after Ole Miss had threatened earlier in the frame.
Dominant Pitching
Starter Tyler Fay turned in a dominant seven‑inning outing, fanning 11 batters while allowing just two runs, a performance that underscored Alabama’s depth on the mound.
Offensive Highlights
The Tide surged ahead when Justin Lebron launched a solo homer in the fifth, and earlier in the second inning Austin Fawley’s RBI single had tied the game at 2‑2, setting the tone for a back‑and‑forth battle.
Recent Form
Alabama’s recent form includes a three‑game sweep of South Carolina, where they posted scores of 8‑3, 9‑6 and 7‑6, demonstrating the offensive firepower that carried into the Ole Miss matchup.
Broadcast and Rotation
Fans can follow the remainder of the series on SEC Network+ and via ESPN+, while the coaching staff has penciled in Tyler Fay, Zane Adams and Myles Upchurch for the next three starts.
Looking Ahead
The last meeting between the two clubs in the 2024 season saw Alabama pull out a 2‑1 win, a memory that adds extra intrigue to the current showdown.