Series Opener at Sewell-Thomas Stadium
The Crimson Tide traveled to Tuscaloosa’s Sewell-Thomas Stadium on a warm evening, where they edged past the Rebels 5-4 in the first contest of a three‑game series.
Fay’s Command on the Mound
Tyler Fay delivered a stellar outing, logging seven innings while surrendering just three earned runs and fanning eleven batters, a performance that underscored his emerging ace status.
Bullpen Holds the Line
Reliever Matthew Heiberger entered in the eighth and closed the door with a two‑inning stretch that featured five strikeouts, preserving the narrow lead.
Offensive Sparks
Bryce Fowler anchored the lineup with three hits, an RBI single and two runs scored, consistently putting pressure on the Ole Miss pitching staff.
Justin Lebron added a two‑run homer and later contributed a run‑scoring fielder’s choice, his timely hits shifting momentum in Alabama’s favor.
Streaks and Milestones
The victory extended Alabama’s current streak to seven straight SEC triumphs, marking the second seven‑game winning run of the season and reinforcing the team’s conference dominance.
Alabama’s pitching staff struck out sixteen opponents, setting a new season high, while Fay’s fourth double‑digit strikeout start of the year highlighted the staff’s depth.
The series will resume on Friday, May 15, with a 6 p.m. CT first pitch that will stream on SEC Network+, giving fans another chance to see the Crimson Tide chase another milestone.