The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
10/22/2026 2:46:00 PM | Baseball
BIRMINGHAM – UAB Baseball heads west on Friday as the Blazers take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday night in Tuscaloosa. First pitch will be at 5 p.m. from Sewell Thomas Stadium and will be free to the public.
The two teams met twice during the 2026 season with the road team winning both games. Alabama took the first game 12-6 at Regions Field and UAB took game two in Tuscaloosa the following week by a score of 11-2.
The Crimson Tide would go on to advance to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., after sweeping through the Tuscaloosa Regional and Super Regional. Head Coach Rob Vaughn led Alabama to its second straight 40-win season.
The Blazers return 23 players from the 2026 season and welcome 17 newcomers to the 2027 roster. UAB returns 74% of its hits, 79.8% of its runs scored, 80.2% of its extra base hit production, 86% of its stolen bases, and 75.5% of its innings pitched from last spring.
GOLD CARD
The Gold Card is the most cost-effective way to watch the Blazers. For $65, fans are permitted to attend all home games at Young Memorial Field and Regions Field. Click HERE to purchase a Gold Card for the 2027 season.
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