The Crimson Tide surrendered four runs in the ninth in the walkoff defeat
5/4/2025
NASHVILLE, TN – Leading 7-5 entering the bottom of the ninth, No. 18 Alabama baseball saw No. 15 Vanderbilt score four runs in the final frame, as the Crimson Tide were topped 9-7 in the walkoff loss on Sunday at Hawkins Field. The defeat drops Alabama to 36-12 overall and 13-11 in Southeastern Conference play.
The Tide offense was paced by Bryce Fowler, who finished with a team-high three hits in five at-bats, including a double and an RBI. Garrett Staton opened the scoring for the Tide, as his three-run home run in the fourth gave Alabama its initial lead. Will Hodo also homered as part of his 1-for-3 effort, connecting on a two-run shot. Kade Snell was 1-for-2 with a triple and three walks, while Coleman Mizell managed an RBI single as part of the Tide's four-run sixth.
Zane Adams gave his side a quality start in the series finale, scattering five hits and two runs over 6.0 innings. The sophomore southpaw struck out five while issuing just two walks in his 12th start of the spring. Hagan Banks allowed three runs over 1.2 frames with Matthew Heiberger striking out the only man he faced in the eighth. Carson Ozmer (4-1) suffered his first loss of the season after being responsible for four runs in the ninth.
From Head Coach Rob Vaughn
"Tough way to finish the weekend after playing so well the last two days. I thought our offense was tremendous grinding out (Connor) Fennell, as he had elite stuff early today. A 7-2 lead with two outs in the eighth and your guys on the mound is exactly where we wanted to be. Unfortunately, Vandy came and grabbed the game with a couple of homers late. I love these boys and wouldn't trade them for anything. We will flip the ball right back to those guys next weekend and they will do what they do. Big one against Troy on Tuesday, then our final series of the regular season at The Joe this weekend. We will be ready."
How It Happened
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5/4/2025
NASHVILLE, TN – Leading 7-5 entering the bottom of the ninth, No. 18 Alabama baseball saw No. 15 Vanderbilt score four runs in the final frame, as the Crimson Tide were topped 9-7 in the walkoff loss on Sunday at Hawkins Field. The defeat drops Alabama to 36-12 overall and 13-11 in Southeastern Conference play.
The Tide offense was paced by Bryce Fowler, who finished with a team-high three hits in five at-bats, including a double and an RBI. Garrett Staton opened the scoring for the Tide, as his three-run home run in the fourth gave Alabama its initial lead. Will Hodo also homered as part of his 1-for-3 effort, connecting on a two-run shot. Kade Snell was 1-for-2 with a triple and three walks, while Coleman Mizell managed an RBI single as part of the Tide's four-run sixth.
Zane Adams gave his side a quality start in the series finale, scattering five hits and two runs over 6.0 innings. The sophomore southpaw struck out five while issuing just two walks in his 12th start of the spring. Hagan Banks allowed three runs over 1.2 frames with Matthew Heiberger striking out the only man he faced in the eighth. Carson Ozmer (4-1) suffered his first loss of the season after being responsible for four runs in the ninth.
From Head Coach Rob Vaughn
"Tough way to finish the weekend after playing so well the last two days. I thought our offense was tremendous grinding out (Connor) Fennell, as he had elite stuff early today. A 7-2 lead with two outs in the eighth and your guys on the mound is exactly where we wanted to be. Unfortunately, Vandy came and grabbed the game with a couple of homers late. I love these boys and wouldn't trade them for anything. We will flip the ball right back to those guys next weekend and they will do what they do. Big one against Troy on Tuesday, then our final series of the regular season at The Joe this weekend. We will be ready."
How It Happened
- B1 I The Commodores opened the scoring with a solo home run. (1-0, Vanderbilt)
- B3 I A one-out walk reached second after a groundout, as a two-out single through the right side extended the host's lead. (2-0, Vanderbilt)
- T4 I Kade Snell and Richie Bonomolo Jr. both worked one-out walks. With two outs, Garrett Staton lifted a three-run home run down the left field line. (3-2, Alabama)
- T6 I Snell led off the inning with a walk before Will Hodo slugged a two-run home run to straightaway center. Brady Neal then grounded a two-out single through the left side, leading to Jason Torres' hit-by-pitch. With two outs, Coleman Mizell and Bryce Fowler both lined RBI singles to tack on two more runs. (7-2, Alabama)
- B8 I Vanderbilt connected on two, two-out home runs to plate three runs (7-5, Alabama)
- B9 I The hosts opened the final inning with a single into left and a hit-batter. After a sacrifice bunt and a groundout, a two-out, two-run double leveled the score. The next batter lifted a two-run, walkoff home run to center. (9-7, Vanderbilt)
- Kade Snell's triple in his first at-bat stands as the first three-base hit of his Alabama career
- Snell drew three walks for the first time since Feb. 19 against Coastal Carolina, tying his career-high
- Snell also extended his hitting streak to 10 games on Sunday, going 17-for-38 (.447) with two doubles, one triple, three home runs, 11 RBI and 10 walks in that stretch
- Bryce Fowler posted three hits for the fifth time this season, and the first occasion since March 29 against Oklahoma
- In three starts since being moved to the Sunday starting role, Zane Adams has posted a 2.00 ERA (4 ER/18.0 IP)
- Carson Ozmer's blown save snapped a streak eight-consecutive converted saves that began on March 30
- Richie Bonomolo Jr. extended his on-base streak to 11 games
- Justin Lebron's nine-game on base-streak came to an end on Sunday
- ATTENDANCE : 3,802
- Alabama will take part in its final non-conference contest of the regular season, traveling to Troy on Tuesday, May 6.
- First pitch between the Crimson Tide and Trojans is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT, airing on ESPN+.
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