The margin for error for Alabama softball has been thin this postseason. And Thursday afternoon, the seams began to unravel.
A couple of close defensive miscues opened the door for Tennessee’s hitters to bash Crimson Tide pitching, generating 11 hits off three different arms. While Alabama’s offense performed well against first-team All-American Ashley Rogers, it couldn’t match one of the country’s elite offenses, falling in the opening game of the Women’s College World Series, 10-5.
People are also reading… A pair of RBI doubles by nine-hitter Katie Taylor and Zaida Puni gave them a 4-0 lead. The damage was nearly limited by a great catch from Kristen White in left centerfield but the ball tipped off her glove before she collided against the wall. With two on and two out in the third inning, Ally Shipman blooped a single that just popped out of shortstop Mackenzie Donihoo’s glove for the Tide’s first run. Kenleigh Cahalan then hit a ground ball that popped into the air after hitting first base, allowing her to reach and a runner to score, cutting the deficit in half.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
40th Annual Alabama State Games opening ceremony to air on WTVY, WRGXThe 40th anniversary of the Alabama State Games is coming up in just a couple of weeks, and Wiregrass viewers will have a chance to catch the opening ceremony of the state athletic event live on the air!
Read more »
Tropical trouble in the Gulf? Forecasters watchingTropical weather watchers will have their eyes on the Gulf of Mexico for the next few days. alwx
Read more »
Alabama extends K-12 ban on male-born athletes in female sports to college levelAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Tuesday requiring college athletes to compete based on their biological sex, expanding the state’s ban on male-born athletes in female secondary sports to higher education.
Read more »
Sears to return to Alabama basketballAlabama guard Mark Sears is returning for the 2023-24 basketball season after withdrawing from the NBA Draft.
Read more »
Alabama expands ban on trans athletes to include college teamsThe legislation expands Alabama’s existing ban on transgender athletes to include college teams. Students assigned one sex at birth would be prohibited from playing under a different gender identity, even after undergoing hormone treatment.
Read more »
Alabama expands trans athletes ban to collegeAlabama Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation on Tuesday that will ban transgender women from playing on female sports teams in college. This expands the state’s existing ban on transgender athletes on K-12 sports teams. More:
Read more »