TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball’s comeback effort fell short on Saturday afternoon, with the Crimson Tide suffering a 6-5 loss to Georgia at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The Tide is now 16-4 overall and 1-1 in Southeastern Conference play.
Alabama had one hit through its first seven innings before the bats woke up for five runs on four hits and an error in the eighth. The tying and winning runs reached for UA with two down in that same inning, but Alabama was unable to capitalize on the opportunity.
Senior Chandler Avant led all hitters with a 2-for-4 day that included a grand slam, four RBI and one run scored. Also adding a hit on the day were juniors Cobie Vance and Keith Holcombe, along with freshman Sam Praytor.
Jake Walters (2-2) suffered the loss in the starting effort. The senior allowed six runs on six hits and three walks while striking out six. His bullpen followed for 3.1 scoreless frames to keep the team within reach but the Tide came up just short.
Alabama and Georgia return to the diamond tomorrow at 2 p.m. CT to decide the series. The weekend finale will feature a pair of left-handers, with the Crimson Tide sending redshirt freshman Garret Rukes to the mound while the Bulldogs counter with freshman Ryan Webb. Sunday’s matchup can be seen nationally on SEC Network with Mike Morgan and Mike Rooney calling all the action once again.
Alabama had one hit through its first seven innings before the bats woke up for five runs on four hits and an error in the eighth. The tying and winning runs reached for UA with two down in that same inning, but Alabama was unable to capitalize on the opportunity.
Senior Chandler Avant led all hitters with a 2-for-4 day that included a grand slam, four RBI and one run scored. Also adding a hit on the day were juniors Cobie Vance and Keith Holcombe, along with freshman Sam Praytor.
Jake Walters (2-2) suffered the loss in the starting effort. The senior allowed six runs on six hits and three walks while striking out six. His bullpen followed for 3.1 scoreless frames to keep the team within reach but the Tide came up just short.
Alabama and Georgia return to the diamond tomorrow at 2 p.m. CT to decide the series. The weekend finale will feature a pair of left-handers, with the Crimson Tide sending redshirt freshman Garret Rukes to the mound while the Bulldogs counter with freshman Ryan Webb. Sunday’s matchup can be seen nationally on SEC Network with Mike Morgan and Mike Rooney calling all the action once again.
