Rain Pushes Tennessee‑Alabama Softball Game to Evening

The matchup between the No. 8 Lady Vols and the No. 3 Tide was originally set for 4 p. m. ET on April 25 at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, but a heavy rain forecast moved the start to 7 p. m. The change was made to keep players safe and maintain game quality. Both squads boast elite pitching. Tennessee tops the nation with a 1. 20 ERA, while Alabama follows at 1. 62, ranking second in the SEC. They also lead the country in limiting hits per seven innings: Tennessee at 3. 15, Alabama at 4. 17.

Key pitchers include senior Karlyn Pickens of Tennessee (11‑5, 1. 40 ERA, 126 strikeouts over 95 innings) and junior Jocelyn Briski of Alabama (18‑1, 1. 50 ERA, 141 strikeouts). Their performances will be crucial in a game that promises tight competition. The teams had recent successes: Tennessee swept Kentucky, and Alabama swept the Wildcats. The delayed start should give fans a chance to watch a high‑stakes duel without weather interruptions.

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