Alabama baseball didn’t just recover from its Opening Day loss, the Crimson Tide responded the way winning programs do.
Since falling in the season opener, Alabama has ripped off seven straight victories, the latest coming in a Saturday doubleheader sweep of Rhode Island at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
The Tide took game one, 8-5, before closing the night in emphatic fashion with an 11-1 walk-off win in game two, completing the three-game series sweep and improving to 7-1 on the season.
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— Alabama Baseball (@AlabamaBSB) February 22, 2026
And this wasn’t your typical day at the park.
What was expected to be a normal single game quickly turned into a long, demanding day after weather issues forced a schedule change. With little time to adjust, Alabama suddenly had to prepare for two full games in one day, a physical and mental grind, especially this early in the season.
Instead of looking flat, the Tide looked focused, energized, and ready.
Game one tested Alabama’s composure. Rhode Island battled throughout, keeping the pressure on and refusing to go away quietly. But the Tide answered when it mattered most, delivering timely hits and key outs to secure the 8-5 victory. It wasn’t perfect, but it was gritty, the kind of win that shows toughness more than dominance.
Game two told a completely different story.
Alabama took control early and never let go, overwhelming the Rams with explosive offense and suffocating pitching. The Tide poured it on en route to an 11-1 walk off victory, ending the game in fashion and sending the home crowd home energized.
By the final out, there was no doubt which team controlled the series.
What stands out most isn’t just the lopsided score, but how Alabama handled the circumstances. Playing two games on short notice can derail even talented teams, yet the Tide maintained intensity, discipline, and a professional approach from start to finish.
That response says a lot about this group.
Seven straight wins following an Opening Day setback signals a team that refuses to dwell on mistakes and instead focuses on improvement.
The pitching has settled in, the offense is finding rhythm, and the overall confidence continues to grow with each outing.
February baseball doesn’t define a season, but it can set a tone, and right now, Alabama is building momentum the right way.
The Tide will look to keep that momentum rolling Tuesday, Feb. 24, when they travel to Hattiesburg for a midweek matchup against Southern Miss, a game that should provide a stronger test away from home.
For now, though, Alabama baseball is doing exactly what fans hoped to see after Opening Day: responding, regrouping, and stacking wins.
And if Saturday proved anything, it’s that this team has no intention of slowing down anytime soon.