Alabama 3, at Samford 2

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — A pitchers’ duel for seven innings erupted into a decisive eighth-inning rally as the Alabama Crimson Tide edged the Samford Bulldogs 3-2 in a tense, non-conference baseball game Tuesday at Joe Lee Griffin Stadium. The game, which began in the afternoon and concluded under evening lights, was a defensive struggle defined by missed opportunities and timely double plays until Alabama’s offense broke through in the eighth. The victory improved Alabama’s record to 3-1, while Samford fell to an even 2-2. For seven innings, the contest was a scoreless affair dominated by the starting pitchers and defense.… Read more...