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Alabama dropped the series to No. 22 Arkansas after a disappointing 15-6 loss in Game Two, with the bullpen surrendering 11 runs over the final three innings. The Crimson Tide’s pitching started strong, but the Razorbacks erupted for 11 runs late to pull away.
The loss drops Alabama to 26-10 overall and 8-6 in SEC play, putting them in a tough spot as they try to keep pace in the competitive SEC West division. The Crimson Tide’s bullpen struggles are a concerning trend that the team will need to address heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Alabama starting pitcher Zane Adams went six strong innings, allowing just three earned runs. But after he exited in the seventh, the Razorbacks scored 11 unanswered runs against the Tide’s bullpen to pull away. Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron had a standout game, reaching base and stealing two bases, but the Crimson Tide offense couldn’t keep up late.
Alabama’s starting pitcher, who went six innings and allowed three earned runs.
Alabama’s standout shortstop, who reached base and stole two bases in the game.
The No. 22 ranked Razorbacks, who rallied late to take the series from Alabama.
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“Alabama dropped the series after a 15-5 loss to No. 22 Arkansas on Saturday, as the Razorbacks scored 11 runs in the final three innings.”
— Micah Nichols, Author
The Crimson Tide will try to avoid a series sweep when they face Arkansas in Game Three on Sunday at 1 p.m. CT.
Alabama’s bullpen struggles in the late innings proved costly as they dropped the series to the ranked Razorbacks. The Crimson Tide will need to shore up their relief pitching if they hope to bounce back and remain in contention in the SEC West.
The Alabama Crimson Tide will look to bounce back from a late-inning collapse and a 7-5 series-opening loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks when the two teams meet for Game 2 of their top-25 SEC baseball series Saturday at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
Things were going smoothly enough for Alabama (26-9 overall, 8-5 conference) until the eighth inning on Friday night. Arkansas (22-13, 6-7) then erupted for six runs on five hits against Crimson Tide relievers Matthew Heiberger and Hagan Banks. Camden Kozeal homered to lead off the eighth, and TJ Pompey capped the Razorbacks’ scoring with a two-run blast with two out that put Arkansas ahead, 7-3.
Alabama scored twice in the bottom of the ninth to get to within two, but Parker Coil entered in relief and retired all three three batters he faced to close thing out for the Razorbacks. The Crimson Tide loss spoiled another solid night for outfielder Brady Neal, who finished 2-for-4 and clubbed his seventh home run leading off the sixth. Freshman Eric Hines also homered while making just his sixth start of the season.
Alabama will look to even the series with left-hander Zane Adams (4-2, 4.07 ERA) on the mound. The Crimson Tide are ranked as high as No. 7 in one national outlet’s top 25 rankings and No. 9 in the USA TODAY Sports Baseball Coaches Poll; Arkansas is ranked No. 22 in the Coaches Poll.
Watch Alabama vs. Arkansas
Alabama vs. Arkansas will broadcast nationally on SEC Network in Week 9 of the 2026 NCAA baseball season on Saturday. Derek Jones and Gregg Olson will call the game from the broadcast booth at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Stream Alabama vs. Arkansas
The Alabama-Arkansas game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. CT Saturday from Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
Record: 26-9 overall, 8-5 SEC.
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