Alabama Softball Takes to the Field for the First Time this Fall

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama softball opened its fall slate of practices on Friday afternoon at Rhoads Stadium, internet hosting a session adopted by a scrimmage. Climate circumstances had been clear skies, with temperatures hovering within the mid-80s Fahrenheit.

The Crimson Tide returns 13 gamers from final yr’s staff, together with All-American pitcher Montana Fouts and All-SEC gamers Ashley Prange, Ally Shipman and Bailey Dowling. Alongside the returners are 4 freshmen and three transfers.

This fall, Alabama will play eight exhibition video games, which can begin on Oct. 12 with the Sand Mountain Showdown in opposition to Jacksonville State in Albertville, Ala. The sport was initially scheduled for final spring, however was finally postponed as a result of poor climate circumstances. The tickets for the spring sport might be honored for this fall’s contest as nicely.

On Oct. 15, the Crimson Tide will host Georgia Tech for a doubleheader at Rhoads Stadium. On Oct. 23, Alabama will then play one other doubleheader in opposition to Copiah-Lincoln. Oct. 29 will see the Crimson Tide tackle a break up doubleheader in opposition to Wallace State and Birmingham-Southern, and a single sport in opposition to Emory on Nov. 4 will shut out the autumn exhibition season.

Alabama’s 2022 season got here to a fast conclusion within the postseason, with the Crimson Tide being ousted from the Tuscaloosa Regional within the opening spherical of play. In whole, Alabama completed with an general document of 44-13 and a 16-8 document within the SEC.

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Gallery: Alabama Softball Hosts First Follow of the Fall

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