Alabama Baseball Sweeps Auburn in Pitcher's Duel

Justin Lebron's late-game heroics lead Crimson Tide to second SEC sweep

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:56pm

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Alabama baseball defeated No. 5 Auburn 3-1 on Sunday, completing a series sweep of their in-state rivals. The game was a pitcher's duel, with Justin Lebron breaking a tie in the eighth inning by scoring on a wild pitch to give Alabama the decisive run.

Why it matters

This sweep is a significant accomplishment for Alabama baseball, as they were able to defeat a highly ranked Auburn team on the road. The Crimson Tide have now secured their second SEC series sweep of the season, demonstrating their strength and competitiveness within the conference.

The details

In a close game, Alabama struck first in the third inning when Lebron hit an RBI single to score the Crimson Tide's first run. The game remained tied 1-1 until the eighth inning, when Lebron scored the winning run on a wild pitch to give Alabama a 3-1 lead that they would hold onto for the victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • Alabama scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning.

The players

Justin Lebron

An Alabama baseball player who drove in the first run for the Crimson Tide and scored the winning run in the eighth inning.

Alabama

The baseball team from the University of Alabama that swept their in-state rival Auburn in this series.

Auburn

The No. 5 ranked baseball team from Auburn University that was swept by Alabama in this series.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge series win for our team. We battled hard and found a way to get the job done against a very talented Auburn squad.”

— Brad Bohannon, Alabama Baseball Head Coach

What’s next

Alabama will look to build on this series sweep as they continue their SEC schedule. Their next conference matchup will be a three-game series against Mississippi State starting on April 4th.

The takeaway

Alabama's ability to win a close, low-scoring pitcher's duel against a top-5 ranked opponent demonstrates the Crimson Tide's resilience and ability to win tough games. This sweep over their in-state rival Auburn is a significant accomplishment that should boost Alabama's confidence and standing within the SEC.