Alabama One Win Away After Super Regional Victory
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — On Saturday, June 6, Alabama defeated St. John's in Game 1 of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional, posting a shutout reported as 8-0 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Starter Tyler Fay pitched seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and improved his season record to 11-4, and reliever Ashton Crowther closed the final innings without allowing a run.
The win leaves Alabama one victory away from a College World Series berth, and Sewell-Thomas set a reported attendance record of 7,573 fans. On Sunday, Game 2's first pitch was moved back one hour due to weather under NCAA lightning-delay protocols; ticket reentry and broadcast details follow NCAA and venue procedures as teams prepare for the next scheduled matchup.
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Timeline
- 1. March 29, 2003 — Sewell-Thomas previous attendance record of 6,621 was set versus LSU.
- 2. June 6, 2026 — Alabama won Game 1 of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional (reported 8-0).
- 3. June 6, 2026 — Tyler Fay recorded nine strikeouts over seven scoreless innings, improving to 11-4.
- 4. June 6, 2026 — Sewell-Thomas Stadium reported a new attendance record of 7,573 for Game 1.
- 5. June 7, 2026 — Game 2 first pitch was delayed by one hour due to weather under NCAA lightning protocols.
Why it matters
This win brings a wave of excitement to the local community and Alabama alumni across the country. If you're a baseball fan, it's a chance to rally behind a team on the brink of a College World Series berth. Check your local listings for the next game's broadcast time.
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