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A voter's guide to the Alabama 2nd Congressional District primaries • Alabama Reflector
Voters in Alabama’s redrawn 2nd Congressional District will choose nominees for the seat on Tuesday, and they don’t lack options.
Eighteen candidates — 11 Democrats and seven Republicans — are running in the new district, which runs through the southern part of Alabama’s Black Belt, and takes in Montgomery and northern Mobile County.
The district emerged out of a lawsuit over congressional maps approved by the Alabama Legislature in 2021. Plaintiffs argued in a federal lawsuit that the maps unconstitutionally packed Black voters into a single district, making it harder for them to meaningfully participate in the political process. A federal court in 2022 agreed, citing the intense racial polarization of voting in Alabama, where white voters tend to support Republicans and Black voters tend to support Democrats.
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The court ordered a second “opportunity” district drawn. After some delays, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the lower court ruling last June.
The Republican-controlled Alabama Legislature the following month approved a map that the federal court rejected amid sharp criticism of lawmakers not following their guidance. The court approved a new map drawn by a “special master” last October. The new 2nd Congressional District has a Black Voting Age Population (BVAP) of 49%.
The 2nd Congressional District is expected to lean Democratic in November, but that has not dissuaded GOP candidates from entering the race. Below, a guide to the candidates. Attempts to reach Larry Darnell Simpson, a Democratic candidate for the office, were unsuccessful.
Democratic candidates
James Averhart
Age: 55
Residence: Mobile
Occupation: Nonprofit owner; executive director, Alabama NAACP State Conference, retired Marine Corps service member
Education: B.A., Criminal Justice, American Military University, 2003; M.A, Security Management, American Military University, 2009; Ph.D. Theology and Biblical Studies, North Carolina College of Theology and Seminary, 2012; Ph.D. candidate, Organizational Management and Leadership, University of Arizona Global Campus, 2024.
Party: Democratic
Previous political experience/campaign: Democratic nominee, Alabama 1st Congressional District, 2020.
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James Averhart wants to take his knowledge of the district and his experience as a former military police officer to reshape the direction of people living in the 2nd Congressional District.
Averhart, citing his experience overseeing several military prison facilities while serving with the U.S. Marine Corps, wants to implement criminal justice reforms. He has been critical of racial disparities in sentencing and the violence taking place within the state’s prison system.
Averhart also wants to use Congress’ budget powers to increase oversight of court and law enforcement interactions with the broader community.
Napoleon Bracy
Age: 46
Residence: Prichard
Occupation: Manager, Diversity & Inclusion, Austal, USA.
Education: B.A., Sociology and Social Welfare, Dillard University, 2000
Party: Democratic
Previous political experience/campaign: Alabama state representative, 2010-present; Prichard City Council, 2003-09.
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Napoleon Bracy said he wants to leverage his experience in local and state politics to make life better for residents who he said have been traditionally ignored by their congressional representatives.
For Bracy that starts creating jobs and recruiting industries into the area. He wants to recruit major industries to the area as well as provide training.
Bracy also said he would work to improve health care access for veterans and would work to bring Medicaid expansion to Alabama.
Merika Coleman
Age: 50
Residence: Pleasant Grove and rental home in Montgomery
Occupation: Lawyer; Professor and Director of the Center of Economic and Social Justice, Miles College
Education: B.A., Communications, University of Alabama Birmingham, 1995; Masters of Public Administration, University of Alabama Birmingham, 1997; J.D., Birmingham School of Law, 2017.
Party: Democratic
Previous political experience/campaign: Alabama state representative, 2002-22; Alabama state senator, 2022-present.
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Sen. Merika Coleman said her experience in Alabama state government means constituents would get someone “that is ready to serve on day one” in Congress. She has spent months touring the district, and said that voters had cited many issues, including crime, housing, education and public health.
To address those concerns, Coleman said she would work to bring federal resources to the district, and plans to connect with local leaders and agency heads to best find resources for those in the area.
Coleman also said she would do what she can to get the state to expand Medicaid and work to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
Anthony Daniels
Age: 41
Residence: Huntsville
Occupation: Business owner; former teacher
Education: B.S., Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Alabama A&M University, 2005; M.S., Special Education, Alabama A&M University, 2010.
Party: Democratic
Previous political experience/campaign: Alabama House of Representatives, 2014-present; Alabama House Minority Leader, 2017-present.
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Rep. Anthony Daniels emphasized the need for experienced leadership in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, and said he was able to pass meaningful legislation in a Republican-dominated government, citing “The Game Plan” economic legislation and tax exemptions for overtime work. Daniels said he could accomplish even more where Democrats have more power.
With the recent redistricting decision, placing more Black voters in the district, Daniels said he was committed to equitable representation and leveraging federal resources for local military bases.
To address healthcare challenges, particularly in rural areas, Daniels said he’d advocate for Medicaid expansion and increased funding in the district, leveraging grants to support health-related organizations. He also emphasized the importance of collaboration at the state level to ensure implementation.
Shomari Figures
Age: 38
Residence: Mobile
Occupation: Lawyer
Education: B.A., Criminal Justice and History, University of Alabama, 2006; J.D., University of Alabama School of Law, 2010.
Party: Democratic
Previous political experience/campaign: First time candidate.
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Shomari Figures said he brings valuable experience from his time in the federal government, working with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. Figures aims to prioritize issues like health care access and education, advocating for Medicaid expansion and better teacher benefits.
Figures emphasized leveraging federal resources for state issues, like Medicaid expansion, while also addressing local concerns such as improving school infrastructure and teacher compensation.
Born into a prominent Mobile political family, he said he would be committed to the district. Figures rejected other candidates’ promises to move into the district if elected, calling it “transactional” leadership.
Juandalynn Givan
Age: 53
Residence: Birmingham
Occupation: Attorney; consultant; operator of mentoring program
Education: B.A., Political and social science, Miles College, 1992; J.D., Miles School of Law, 1996
Party: Democratic
Previous political experience/ campaign: Alabama state representative, 2010-present.
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Rep. Juandalynn Givan said she wants to be a voice for marginalized people in the 2nd Congressional District, and said her experience in the Alabama Statehouse and in the administration of former Birmingham Mayor Richard Arrington, Jr. could be an asset to voters.
If elected, Givan said she would support a higher minimum wage, a clean slate bill, abortion rights and more single-family housing. She also said that she wants to fight for more democracy and criticized efforts to minimize Black history.
Givan also said she would work to secure funding for the district, particularly for schools and the expansion of health care.
Jeremy Gray
Age: 38
Residence: Opelika
Occupation: Nonprofit founder of Curtis House, business owner, Elevate Your Grind, Inc., author
Education: B.S., Sports Management, North Carolina State University, 2008; M.B.A., Auburn University, 2022
Party: Democratic
Previous political experience/ campaign: Alabama state representative, 2018-present.
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Rep. Jeremy Gray said he doesn’t want to go into Congress “with an agenda,” but he does have priorities. On top of that list is job creation, which he wants to accomplish through active recruitment and improving schools.
Gray also said that rural areas need infrastructure, healthcare, investment in education and jobs with living wages.
Improving health care and quality of life in the district are also priorities. The representative said he would look at adjusting federal funding formulas to bring more money to public schools in the district. He also wants to find ways to use federal dollars to encourage Alabama to expand Medicaid.
Phyllis Harvey-Hall
Age: 60
Residence: Montgomery
Occupation: Education consultant
Education: B.S., Elementary education, Alabama State University, 1988; M.S, Elementary education, Troy University, 1997; M.S., Education Administration, 2007, Auburn University Montgomery; Ed.S, Education specialist, Auburn University Montgomery, 2012.
Party: Democratic
Previous political experience/campaign: Democratic nominee, Alabama 2nd Congressional District, 2022; Democratic nominee, Alabama 2nd Congressional District, 2020; Candidate, Montgomery City Council, 2019; Candidate, Montgomery County Board of Education, 2016; Candidate, Montgomery City Council, 2015.
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A former educator in Montgomery Public schools before becoming a prevention educator for Family Sunshine Center, a domestic violence shelter, Phyllis Harvey-Hall plans to make education a focus of her work in office, creating a better pipeline for teachers to enter the profession.
She wants to increase wages while creating other incentives, such as increasing paid leave — all to increase the quality of teachers in the profession to increase the quality of education for students.
Harvey-Hall also said she would work to expand Medicaid; support abortion rights and criminal justice reform and work to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
Willie Lenard
Age: 78
Residence: Pike Road
Occupation: Retired business executive
Education: B.S., business administration, Tuskegee University, 1976; M.A., personnel management, Webster University, M.A., 1999; M.A., computer information systems, Webster University, 2001.
Party: Democratic
Previous political experience/campaign: Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Sheriff, 2022 (did not qualify due to 2020 law requiring sheriff to be certified law enforcement officer for three years).
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Willie Lenard emphasized the need for a strong voice representing the concerns of the district.
Lenard aims to address issues such as gun violence and disparities affecting Black communities.
Lenard also advocated for diverse representation in decision-making, aiming to challenge what he sees as deep-rooted power structures. He highlights the importance of addressing systemic issues and, if elected, said he would use his background to help marginalized communities.
Vimel Patel
Age: 39
Residence: Troy
Occupation: Hotel operator, real estate broker
Education: B.A., Political Science, Auburn University, 2007.
Party: Democratic
Previous political Experience/campaign: Democratic candidate for Alabama 2nd Congressional District, 2022.
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Vimal Patel said his business background would help him represent the district effectively. He aims to bridge political divides, stressing his ability to foster consensus.
Patel said he wants to prioritize engaging constituents across the ideological spectrum. Patel said he’d work on issues like credit reform and consumer protection, stressing the importance of practical solutions and its impact on vulnerable populations.
Patel, who has a background in hospitality, said his entrepreneurial mindset would be an asset to the district. He said his approach would include listening to constituents and seeking input from diverse voices, from both moderate and conservative voters.
Republican candidates
Greg Albritton
Age: 71
Residence: Atmore
Occupation: Retired naval officer, former practicing attorney
Education: B.S., Business Administration & Finance, Weber State University, 1981; J.D, Jones School of Law, 1995.
Party: Republican
Previous political experience/campaign: Alabama state representative, 2002-2006; Republican nominee for Alabama Senate, 2009; Alabama senator, 2014-present.
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Sen. Greg Albritton said he believes the federal government needs to take a new approach to its finances, or as he puts it, stopping “the printing and the spending.” He believes his time in the Legislature, particularly as the chair of the Senate’s General Fund budget committee.
Albritton also sees the district needing more resources for mental health services, and methods to address declining population.
To attract people to the district, he wants to focus on infrastructure spending, especially roads. He also wants to expand broadband and expand utilities, such as sewer systems to parts of the district that need it.
Dick Brewbaker
Age: 63
Residence: Pike Road
Occupation: President, Brewbaker Motors
Education: B.S., Economics and U.S. History, Vanderbilt University, 1983.
Party: Republican
Previous political experience/campaign: Alabama House of Representatives, 2002-2006; Alabama Senate, 2010-2018.
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Former Sen. Dick Brewbaker, R-Pike Road, said he believes the federal government is veering off track. He believes current federal policies keep individuals from reaching their potential and wants an environment where people can raise their families without government interference.
Expressing concerns about increasing federal spending, Brewbaker said inflation is a pressing issue affecting families, attributing it to rising transportation and energy costs. As a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2nd Congressional District, he advocated for fiscal responsibility amid economic challenges facing Americans.
Brewbaker also voiced skepticism towards climate change policies and advocated for stricter border security measures.
Caroleene Dobson
Age: 37
Residence: Montgomery
Occupation: Real estate attorney
Education: A.B., History and Literature, Harvard College, 2009; J.D., Baylor University School of Law, 2012.
Party: Republican
Previous political experience/campaign: First-time candidate.
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Real estate attorney Caroleene Dobson said there is an urgent need to address the situation on the U.S.-Mexico border, saying that the current influx of migrants is unsustainable. Dobson said she wants a comprehensive overhaul of the system.
Despite the district’s expected Democratic leanings, Dobson believes Republicans can succeed by effectively communicating their message of governmental reform and self-sufficiency.
A proponent for energy independence and critic of federal regulations, Dobson said it’s important to leverage domestic resources, including non-renewable, for economic growth. She argued that addressing regulatory burdens on agriculture is crucial for supporting food producers and the economy.
Karla DuPriest
Age: 62
Residence: Mobile
Occupation: Accountant, Life Insurance Agent, Business owner/Operator-Chris & Carla’s Heavenly Ribs & Catering
Education: B.S., Accounting, University of Arkansas, 1988.
Party: Republican
Previous political experience/campaign: Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, 2022; Candidate, Mobile City Council, 2023.
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DuPriest said her experience running a catering business has helped her understand the needs of the community.
The candidate said that low workforce participation, persistent unemployment and a declining population are major issues for the district, along with broadband access, housing and stagnant manufacturing.
To address these problems, DuPriest wants to encourage the formation of small businesses by cutting regulations and taxes. The candidate believes that small business creation will lead to improvements in education and many other areas.
Hampton Harris
Age: 27
Residence: Lowndesboro
Occupation: Real estate brokage owner and attorney
Education: B.S., Economics, Auburn University at Montgomery, 2018; J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, 2023.
Party: Republican
Previous political experience/campaign: First time candidate.
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Hampton Harris, real estate broker and attorney from Lowndesboro, said he is running for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District to prevent a Democratic candidate from winning. Harris said he wants to ensure Christian conservatives’ voices are represented in government.
Harris sees an opportunity for Republicans to prevail, citing shifting demographics and uncertainties about voter preferences. The Cook Political Report suggests President Biden would have carried the district by 12 points in 2020 under the new congressional lines, but Harris believes the recent changes made this race unpredictable.
Harris said he will advocate for veterans’ rights, protect gun access, and champion anti-abortion policies.
Stacy Shepperson
Age: 52
Residence: Saraland
Occupation: instructor, Bishop State Community College; president of Alabama Providence Community Housing Development Organization
Education: B.S., Math education, Alabama A&M, 1993; M.Ed., Math Education, Alabama State University 1997; J.D., Southern University Law Center, 2000.
Party: Republican
Previous political experience/campaign: First run for public office
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Stacy Shepperson is running on a platform called HEAL (for housing, economic engagement, advocacy and leadership) and said the new district needs to be repaired after years of litigation over the representation of Black voters in the district.
The candidate said that housing is a major issue, and she wants to look into grants and funding for housing. Shepperson wants to do the same for blighted areas of the urban communities in the district.
Shepperson said she wants to work with small business owners. She also said that it’s important that students are trained in skills with real-world applications.
Belinda Thomas
Age: 59
Residence: Newton
Occupation: Business owner, farmer, founder of Alabamboo, Inc, founder of nonprofit Joyful F.A.R.M.S., Southeast Nonprofit Housing
Education: Medical assistant certification from University of Alabama Birmingham, 1991
Party: Republican
Previous political experience/campaign: Member, Newton City Council, 2020-present
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Belinda Thomas said she sees the district’s three highest priorities as economics, schools and health care. Thomas said she would work to expand the economy in the district, which she believes would create more money for schools and help expand infrastructure.
During hearings over the redrawing of the 2nd Congressional District boundaries last summer, Thomas urged the lawmakers to keep Montgomery and the Wiregrass areas together, as they had been under a previous map. The Republican-controlled body initially tried to do so, but the resulting map created a Black Voting Age Population of 38%, well below what a federal court deemed acceptable.
Thomas said she supported current 2nd Congressional District Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, who was moved to the 1st Congressional District under the new maps. Thomas said that losing Moore as her representative led her to “step up and show what true leadership is all about.”
Alabama football will never be without its share of critics and detractors, no matter who roams the sidelines at Bryant-Denny Stadium — or previously Birmingham’s Legion Field.
That was especially true during Nick Saban’s illustrious tenure as Crimson Tide head coach. Between 2009 and 2020, Saban produced six national championships in his 17 full seasons in Tuscaloosa.
In the grand scheme of things, though, there’s one team CBS Sports believes best embodies the spirit of hate Alabama received under Saban better than any other. That would be the Crimson Tide’s 2011 squad.
Alabama and LSU were indisputably the best two teams in college football that year. Oklahoma State was a distant third behind the two SEC behemoths, who met in their annual regular-season showdown in early November 2011: the “Game of the Century” at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. LSU won, 9-6, in overtime.
And that seemed to be that for Alabama’s national championship hopes.
But then a month of chaos ensued: Oklahoma State lost to Iowa State. Boise State lost to TCU. Oregon lost to USC. Alabama was suddenly propelled back into title contention, and an eventual rematch with LSU for the BCS National Championship Game was set for Jan. 9, 2012, at the Superdome in New Orleans.
From start to finish, Alabama throttled the Tigers behind one of the most suffocating defensive performances in college football history. ESPN broadcaster Brent Musburger famously quipped, “This is a mauling, folks, a mauling.”
LSU didn’t reach midfield until the fourth quarter, and while the game might have lacked for offense, Trent Richardson’s 34-yard touchdown run with 4:36 to play put Alabama up 21-0 and secured Saban’s second of six national championships in Tuscaloosa.
CBS Sports’ Brad Crawford said of why the 2011 Tide was so hated:
“Blame Nick Saban for much of the hate the SEC received for a decade-plus during his illustrious tenure in Tuscaloosa. Universally hated by just about everyone outside of Alabama during his reign, the Crimson Tide won more games from 2010 to 2020 than any program in the country and churned out more first-round picks as well. Saban collected six national titles and countless conference championships over his 17-year reign, but it was Alabama’s rematch opportunity with LSU in the 2011 national title game two months after losing to the Tigers, 9-6, that tossed lighter fluid on the fire aimed at taking computers out of the mix to determine college football’s championship matchup. Alabama’s 21-0 destruction of LSU equaled the third-lowest TV viewership in the 14-year history of the BCS final.”
Who is college football’s all-time most hated team? CBS Sports ranks ‘bad boys’ No. 1
When looking at any Mount Rushmore of most hated college football teams, no Alabama squad has anything on the late 80s Miami Hurricanes. Alabama’s 2011 team was only No. 10 overall on CBS Sports’ list. Jimmy Johnson’s 1986 Miami team was No. 1.
Crawford said of the Hurricanes:
“The birth of “The U” under Jimmy Johnson is when the Hurricanes truly became college football’s bad boys. On a team loaded with future NFL talent, Johnson essentially didn’t believe in suspensions and handled all disciplinary action “in-house” — whatever that meant during a time of little to no NCAA regulation. That included several slap-on-the-wrist penalties for alleged shoplifting and fraud infractions involving his top talent. Miami’s swag wasn’t enough in the national championship game against Penn State after the Hurricanes infamously stepped off the plane in military fatigues. Heisman-winning Miami quarterback Vinny Testaverde threw five interceptions, and the Hurricanes fell, 14-10, for their only loss of the season. Over five seasons with the Hurricanes, Johnson went 52-9 with a national title in 1987 and three top-3 finishes, putting together one of the greatest runs of all-time. The 1986 team, though, was the nastiest group.”
Four SEC programs make CBS Sports’ list of all-time ‘most hated’ college football teams
For the most hated SEC team of all-time in CBS Sports’ rankings, Crawford put Cam Newton-led Auburn at the top of the list and writes:
“These Tigers stand as one of the SEC’s most hated teams ever. In a setting made for reality TV, Cam Newton captivated viewers with his Heisman-level athleticism on the field and his never-ending saga off of it. Kicked out at Florida before starring in the JUCO ranks, Newton landed at Auburn pre-NIL as a transfer and was Gene Chizik’s claim to fame. Much like Jameis Winston and Johnny Manziel, Newton was vilified by opposing fans, and many anxiously awaited his moment of failure. But it never came. Newton won the SEC and directed his team to an unblemished national championship season, recording one of the single-most impressive campaigns in the sport’s history. Newton earned 729 first-place Heisman votes, a then record-setting margin, with the next closest player being Andrew Luck (78).”
A breakdown of CBS Sports’ rankings for SEC teams on the list:
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The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is inviting hunters across the state to take part in its 14th annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest during the 2026 spring turkey season.
According to the association, the contest highlights Alabama’s Black Belt region — a 23-county area long known for its strong turkey populations, hunting traditions, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Hunters who harvest a gobbler within the region are eligible to submit a photo for a chance to win a prize package that includes a $100 gift card, hunting gear, and a copy of Black Belt Bounty, along with a Buckmasters prize pack for the first-place winner.
“This is the 14th year for our Big Gobbler Contest, and it’s a wonderful way to further educate the public on all the natural resources found in Alabama’s 23-county Black Belt,” said ALBBAA director Pam Swanner. “Hunters flock to the Black Belt from all over the country to access our abundant hunting opportunities while also enjoying our area’s unique natural scenery, historical sites and local food and entertainment.”
The winning photo will be determined by online voting, which runs through May 10 at 11:59 p.m. Participants may vote once per day using an email address and IP address.
To ensure fairness, contest rules limit entries to one per participant and exclude winners from the previous two years. All contest decisions made by ALBBAA officials are final.
Submitted photos must also meet guidelines promoting ethical hunting and wildlife stewardship. Entries may be disqualified if they depict unethical behavior, violate Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources regulations, or show unfair voting practices.
“It’s always rewarding to see the photos entered into the Big Gobbler Photo Contest every year,” Swanner said. “We know we have amazing turkey hunting available here in the Black Belt and what makes it truly special is seeing photos of young hunters bagging their first gobbler or father-and-son or mother-and-daughter hunting together. Those memories will surely last a lifetime.”
ALBBAA encourages participants to comply with all state hunting regulations, including obtaining a valid license through the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
The Black Belt region includes Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Russell, Sumter, Tuscaloosa and Wilcox counties.
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No. 5 Auburn baseball returns to the diamond on Saturday in hopes of getting revenge on No. 23 Alabama and to even the series.
The Tigers struck first in Friday’s series opener on an RBI double from Eric Guevara, but the Crimson Tide responded by rattling off 11 unanswered runs to defeat Auburn, 11-1 in eight innings. Alabama’s pitching staff limited Auburn’s bats to just three hits and five walks, while striking out nine. Key lineup pieces Eric Guevara and Bub Terrell struck out three times each. Other notable names, including Chris Rembert, Bristol Carter, and Brandon McCraine, were held out of the hit column.
Saturday’s pitching matchup features Auburn’s Jackson Sanders battling Alabama left-hander Zane Adams. Sanders suffered his first loss of the season last Saturday to Texas, while Adams struck out six batters and allowed five hits over six innings in his last start, a win over Florida.
Follow along for the latest updates, highlights, and notes from Saturday’s game between the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Great defensive efforts keep Auburn from scoring (Alabama 2, Auburn 2 mid 9th)
Auburn baseball put the ball in play in the 9th inning and even saw a baserunner with a walk. However, Alabama’s defense was alert and made three great plays, including one by center fielder Bryce Fowler, who robbed Eddie Madrigal of a sure base hit by making a diving catch and keeping Brandin McCraine at 1st base.
Auburn in the 9th: 0 R, 0 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
Auburn does not let a bloop single affect their mindset (Alabama 2, Auburn 2 end 8th)
John Lemm led off the inning by hitting a bloop single over the head of shortstop Brandon McCraine, but the Tigers’ defense quickly shook off the setback by retiring the next three batters to hold the tie. Ryan Hetzler continues to control the game in relief by giving up just three hits and zero runs over three innings of work with one walk and one strikeout.
Auburn has one more chance in regulation to score runs and to nail down a win in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama in the 8th: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
Auburn comes up empty despite Chase Fralick’s double (Alabama 2, Auburn 2 mid 8th)
Chase Fralick had the most heroic at-bat of the game in the 8th inning by hitting a double off the right field wall after fouling a ball off his ankle. Eric Guevara moved him to 3rd base, but Ethin Bingaman’s fly ball could not touch grass, and Auburn’s scoring opportunity faded away.
Fralick has now recorded four hits over the first two games of the series, and he joins Chris Rembert by having two hits in the game.
Auburn in the 8th: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
Hetzler gets out of a jam, preserves the tie (Alabama 2, Auburn 2 end 7th)
Things got dicey for Auburn pitcher Ryan Hetzler in the 8th as the first two batters reached base with a single and a walk. However, the next three batters, including Alabama star Justin Lebron, were retired, and the scoring threat ended.
Alabama goes to right-hander Hagan Banks for the 8th inning.
Alabama in the 7th: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 2 LOB
A pair of pinch hitters spark a rally for Auburn (Alabama 2, Auburn 2 mid 7th)
Todd Clay and Caiden Combs combined to go 0-for-3 on the night, and with a change at pitcher, Butch Thompson elected to make a change at 1st base and designated hitter. Eddie Madrigal singled in his first plate appearance, and Logan Gregorio hit a fly ball deep enough to left center field to score Brandon McCraine from 3rd base to tie the game.
Auburn in the 7th: 1 R, 2 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
Zane Adams’ night is done after 107 pitches
Alabama goes to the bullpen for the first time tonight to relieve starter Zane Adams, who struck out eight batters and walked two batters over 6 1/3 innings. Right-hander Bobby Alcock is set to take over with one out in the 7th inning.
Bristol Carter makes another impressive play to end an Alabama scoring threat (Alabama 2, Auburn 1 end 6th)
Carter followed his diving catch in the 3rd inning by hosing down Justin Osterhouse at 3rd base to complete a double-play and to, more importantly, keep Alabama from scoring another run.
Alabama in the 6th: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 0 LOB
Chase Fralick’s single does not start the spark Auburn needs (Alabama 2, Auburn 1 mid 6th)
Chase Fralick logged his first hit of the game, and the third of the series, but it did not lead to an Auburn run. Eric Guevara flew out to center field, and Ethin Bingaman smoked a line drive off the pitcher Zane Adams, but Adams was able to recover and make the play at 1st base.
Ryan Hetzler will take over on the mound for Jackson Sanders.
Auburn in the 6th: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
Sanders gets out of trouble with a strike out (Alabama 2, Auburn 1 end 5th)
Jackson Sanders gave up a leadoff single and a two-out walk in the inning, but got out of the jam with a strikeout of John Lamm on a check swing.
Sanders through five innings: 7 hits, 2 runs (1 earned), 1 walk, 6 strikeouts, 79 pitches (53 strikes).
Alabama in the 5th: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 2 LOB
Offense comes up short again (Alabama 2, Auburn 1 mid 5th)
Auburn had few issues putting runners on base in game one of their series at Alabama, but could not put runs on the scoreboard. The trend continued in the 5th inning as Caiden Combs reached base with one out, thanks to a walk. However, Bristol Carter grounded out one at-bat later to end the inning.
Auburn in the 5th: 0 R, 0 H, 0 E, 0 LOB
Alabama takes the lead with a pair of infield hits (Alabama 2, Auburn 1 end 4th)
A pair of singles leads Alabama to its first run. With runners at the corners, Alabama’s Will Plattner laid down a perfectly placed bunt that hugged the first base line, allowing Brady Neal to score to even it up, 1-1. Luke Vaughn pushed the Crimson Tide ahead on another infield single that bounced off Jackson Sanders and rolled to Chris Rembert at 2nd base.
Sanders, who has five strikeouts on the night, needs run support from his bats in this upcoming inning.
Alabama in the 4th: 2 R, 3 H, 1 E, 2 LOB
Zane Adams bounces back from a leadoff single (Auburn 1, Alabama 0 mid 4th)
Pitching has been the story of the game so far. Alabama’s Zane Adams shook off a leadoff single from Eric Guevara by retiring the next three batters, two of those by strikeouts.
Adams through four innings: 3 hits, 1 run allowed, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts.
Auburn in the 4th: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
Get SportsCenter on the phone! (Auburn 1, Alabama 0 end 3rd)
Bristol Carter hopes to get screen time on late-night SportsCenter tonight after making a spectacular diving catch in the inning. The play led to another Jackson Sanders strikeout and a groundout into the shift to retire the Tide in order.
Watch Carter’s incredible play below.
Alabama in the 3rd: 0 R, 0 H, 0 E, 0 LOB
Let’s see what Birmingham has to say(Auburn 1, Alabama 0 mid 3rd)
Chris Rembert was the center of a controversial moment in the inning. An SEC review questioned whether Rembert’s feet were properly in the box on a two-out single. However, the review, which lasted over eight minutes, determined he was in the box and got to remain on 1st base.
The call ended up not being a factor as Rembert was stranded on 1st base after Chase Fralick flew out to center field during the next at-bat.
Rembert now owns both of Auburn’s hits on the day.
Auburn in the 3rd: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
Texas-Oklahoma has ended, Auburn-Alabama is now on SEC Network
For those looking to watch the Auburn-Alabama game on SEC Network, you can do so now as Oklahoma-Texas has officially ended. The Longhorns defeated Oklahoma, 5-4, in 10 innings to complete the sweep of the Sooners.
Jackson Sanders adds two more strikeouts to his total (Auburn 1, Alabama 0 end 2nd)
It is a very happy Sandersday so far, as Jackson Sanders strikes out two more batters to increase his total to four on the day. Will Plattner singled on a tough luck play off the glove of Eric Guevara that rolled foul, but Sanders’ strikeouts to close the inning ended the threat.
Alabama in the 2nd: 0 R, 1 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
Adams cruises in 2nd inning (Auburn 1, Alabama 0 mid 2nd)
After driving up Alabama starter Zane Adams’ pitch count to 28 in the 1st inning, Auburn went with a more aggressive approach in the 2nd inning, which did not bode well. Adams gets out of the 2nd inning on just nine pitches, and keeps the score at 1-0 Auburn.
Auburn in the 2nd: 0 R, 0 H, 0 E, 0 LOB
Auburn’s successful challenge prevents an Alabama score (Auburn 1, Alabama 0 end 1st)
Heads up defense led to a successful challenge as Auburn was able to wipe Justin Lebron off the basepaths. Originally ruled an infield single, Lebron slipped while trying to return to 1st base, which gave Auburn first baseman Todd Clay the chance to apply the tag. A replay review overturned the official’s safe call and sent Lebron back to the dugout.
The play proved to be important as the next batter, Brady Neal, doubled in the very next at-bat, which could have sent Lebron home for a score.
On another note, Jackson Sanders is off to a great start as he gets out of the 1st inning with two strikeouts.
Alabama in the 1st: 0 R, 2 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
Command issues lead to Auburn’s first run (Auburn 1, Alabama 0 mid 1st)
Alabama starting pitcher Zane Adams struggled with finding the strike zone in the 1st inning. One of those miscues led to Auburn’s first run, as a passed ball allowed Bristol Carter to score from 3rd base, putting Auburn ahead, 1-0.
Carter and Chris Rembert each reached base in the inning on a walk and a single, respectively. It is time now for Jackson Sanders to have the floor.
Auburn in the 1st: 1 R, 1 H, 0 E, 1 LOB
SEC Network’s broadcast of Auburn-Alabama could be delayed
SEC Network still plans to show Saturday’s game between Auburn and Alabama. However, the broadcast before featuring Oklahoma at Texas is tied 4-4 heading to the bottom of the 9th inning. Stay tuned for the latest updates. UPDATE: The game will begin streaming on SEC Network+ and will switch to SEC Network once Oklahoma-Texas is complete.
Auburn baseball releases starting lineup for game two of its series at Alabama
Here is a look at how the Tigers will line up on Saturday against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
- CF Bristol Carter
- 2B Chris Rembert
- C Chase Fralick
- 3B Eric Guevara
- RF Ethin Bingaman
- LF Bub Terrell
- SS Brandon McCraine
- 1B Todd Clay
- DH Caiden Combs
The experiment at designated hitter continues as Caiden Combs gets the start over last night’s starter, Lucas Steele, and Mason McCraine. Ethin Bingaman and Todd Clay return to the lineup, while Cade Belyeu and Eddie Madrigal bow out.
Last night, only Chase Fralick and Eric Guevara recorded hits, so it may be worth mixing the lineup a bit to find a spark. Auburn needs its bats to wake up on Saturday in order to have a chance to even the series.
Auburn vs Alabama pitching matchup
- Auburn: So. LHP Jackson Sanders (2-1, 3.66)
- Alabama: Jr. LHP Zane Adams (4-1, 4.11)
Auburn baseball vs Alabama time today
- Date: Saturday, March 28
- Start time: 7 p.m. CT
Game two of the Auburn-Alabama series is set for 7 p.m. CT on Saturday, March 28.
What channel is Auburn vs Alabama on today?
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Livestream: Fubo
Auburn vs Alabama will be broadcast live on SEC Network on Saturday from Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa. Derek Jones and Jared Mitchell will have the call from the booth. Live streaming options include Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Watch Auburn vs Alabama on Fubo (free trial)
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