TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Interstat) — The Alabama Crimson Tide erupted for 16 runs on 13 hits to run-rule the Samford Bulldogs 16-2 in a seven-inning game Tuesday night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

Alabama seized control with a four-run first inning and never relented. Eric Hines led the onslaught, going 3 for 3 with a two-run homer and three RBIs. Luke Vaughn and Chase Kroberger also homered for the Crimson Tide, who improved to 26-8.

Samford, which fell to 14-17, managed just six hits. Both of its runs came in the second inning. JT Blackwood earned the win for Alabama, allowing two runs over 4 2/3 innings.