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Alabama One Win Away After Super Regional Victory

PUBLISHED Jun 7, 2026, 1:36 AM ET

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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.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

March 29, 2003 — Sewell-Thomas previous attendance record of 6,621 was set versus LSU.
June 6, 2026 — Alabama won Game 1 of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional (reported 8-0).
June 6, 2026 — Tyler Fay recorded nine strikeouts over seven scoreless innings, improving to 11-4.
June 6, 2026 — Sewell-Thomas Stadium reported a new attendance record of 7,573 for Game 1.
June 7, 2026 — Game 2 first pitch was delayed by one hour due to weather under NCAA lightning protocols.

News Intelligence

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.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
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Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8

Who Benefited

The Alabama baseball program, its players, and local businesses benefited from a dominant Game 1 win, a record home crowd of 7,573, and increased media exposure tied to the Super Regional.

Who Impacted

St. John's baseball program suffered a shutout loss and increased elimination pressure, while fans and organizers faced schedule uncertainty from a weather-related delay.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The Alabama baseball program, its players, and local businesses benefited from a dominant Game 1 win, a record home crowd of 7,573, and increased media exposure tied to the Super Regional.

Who Impacted

St. John's baseball program suffered a shutout loss and increased elimination pressure, while fans and organizers faced schedule uncertainty from a weather-related delay.