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Alabama Sets Weekend Rotation as 2026 Season Opens vs. Washington State

All three games air on SEC Network+ with ESPN+ streaming from Sewell-Thomas Stadium this weekend.

Overview

  • The three-game series runs Feb. 13–15 in Tuscaloosa with first pitch at 4 p.m. CT Friday, 2 p.m. CT Saturday and 1 p.m. CT Sunday.
  • Alabama named Tyler Fay for Friday, Zane Adams for Saturday and freshman Myles Upchurch for Sunday in his collegiate debut.
  • Fay and Adams return after declining to sign in last year’s MLB draft, having held weekend roles for the Crimson Tide in 2025.
  • SEC Network+ carries every game with ESPN+ streaming, and Roger Hoover and Chris Stewart handle the booth for the Crimson Tide Sports Network.
  • Rob Vaughn enters his third season after three straight NCAA regional appearances, while Washington State looks to improve after an 18–36 finish in 2025.