The NCAA Super Regional in Omaha, Nebraska, turned into a showcase of power hitting on Tuesday night as Alabama faced St. John's in the second game of the series.
Jason Torres, the Crimson Tide’s junior slugger, delivered a decisive blow in the fourth inning, launching a 370‑foot grand slam that cleared the right‑field stands and sent the scoreboard flashing a 7‑2 advantage for Alabama.
Torres finished the night with two hits in four at‑bats and four runs batted in, underscoring a performance that built on an 8‑0 victory the previous day.
A Milestone Within Reach
The momentum shift is more than just a scoreboard change; it puts Alabama on the brink of a historic achievement. A single more win would return the program to the College World Series for the first time since 1999, a milestone that has eluded the team for nearly three decades.
Coach Rob Vaughn praised the team's resilience, while veteran player Colin Gay noted the psychological edge the early lead provides as the series heads into its final stretch.