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Alabama Baseball Falls to Tennessee in Weather-Delayed SEC Tournament Game

The Crimson Tide's elimination followed strategic pitching decisions and a strong Tennessee offense in the newly expanded single-elimination format.

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May 20, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) tags out Missouri’s Kaden Peer after Peer got caught off first in a pickoff in the first game of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.
May 20, 2025; Hoover, AL, USA; Alabama second baseman Brennen Norton (21) fields a grounder and throws to first during the game with Missouri in the first game of the SEC Baseball Tournament at the Hoover Met.

Overview

  • Alabama defeated Missouri 4-1 in the first round, securing an 11th consecutive win in the series and advancing to face Tennessee.
  • Severe weather caused a delay in Alabama's second-round matchup against Tennessee, pushing the game to a 1 p.m. start on May 21.
  • Senior Aeden Finateri was selected for his first SEC start but struggled, allowing two runs in 1 2/3 innings before being relieved.
  • Tennessee capitalized on Alabama's pitching changes, tallying 20 hits and maintaining control to eliminate the Crimson Tide.
  • Alabama now awaits its seeding for the NCAA Tournament, set to begin on May 30, following its 41-16 season record.