Alabama Sweeps UAB in Fall Baseball Doubleheader
The Crimson Tide secured two victories over UAB during an exhibition series at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Baseball
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Alabama defeated UAB in both games of a fall exhibition baseball doubleheader on October 23. The Crimson Tide recorded scores of 6-1 and 8-7 during the contests.
Why it matters
The exhibition series allows the coaching staff to evaluate roster depth and individual performance metrics ahead of the upcoming spring season. These games serve as a critical assessment period for players competing for starting positions.
Alabama logged 10 hits during the second game, including a decisive three-run home run by Bubba Coleman. Coleman finished the second contest with four total RBIs.
The players
Alabama
The University of Alabama baseball team represents the institution in collegiate athletic competitions.
UAB
The University of Alabama at Birmingham baseball program competes as a collegiate athletic team.
Bubba Coleman
Bubba Coleman is a player for the Alabama baseball team who contributed four RBIs in the exhibition victory.
The details
In the second game, Alabama overcame a 4-1 deficit by scoring seven unanswered runs using a combination of singles, a balk, and a throwing error. Defensive and pitching duties were shared across several players, including Wyatt Williams, Jack Rostock, and Tate Troxell.
Timeline
The fall exhibition doubleheader took place on October 23, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This series aligns with the NCAA fall exhibition period, allowing programs to finalize their rosters before the spring season. The performance against UAB helps the coaching staff determine how the current depth chart positions the team for conference play.
Alabama utilized a deep bullpen featuring Luke Smyers, Owen Sarna, Adrian Vargas, and Evan Malone during the series. This broad distribution of innings indicates an ongoing assessment of pitching staff capabilities for the spring rotation.
The takeaway
The fall exhibition games provide fans and staff with an early look at player development and team chemistry. These performances are foundational for building the strategy that will guide the squad through the challenges of the spring schedule.
Further reading
For more updates on the program's progress, visit the Baseball section.
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