No. 3 Alabama Routs Auburn to Sweep Rivalry Series

Crimson Tide offense explodes for 9 runs in run-rule victory over Tigers

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:19pm

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The No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide softball team secured a series sweep over in-state rival Auburn with a dominant 9-1 victory in six innings. Alabama's offense erupted for 9 runs on 10 hits, led by home runs from Alexis Pupillo and Brooke Wells. Freshman Ambrey Taylor also homered as part of a 4-run fifth inning. Jocelyn Briski tossed a complete game, allowing just 3 hits.

Why it matters

This series sweep over Auburn keeps Alabama firmly in second place in the SEC standings, just behind Oklahoma. The Crimson Tide's explosive offense and efficient pitching performance demonstrated their continued dominance in conference play as they look to make a deep postseason run.

The details

Alabama's offense was slow to get going early in the series, but finally broke out in a big way in the finale. Pupillo and Wells hit back-to-back home runs to lead off the third inning, putting the Tide up 2-0. Auburn got on the board with a solo shot from Alyssa Hastings in the fourth, but Alabama answered with 4 runs in the fifth, capped by Taylor's first-pitch homer. Briski was in control in the circle, needing just 80 pitches to complete the 6-inning run-rule victory.

  • The game was played on April 12, 2026.
  • Alabama and Auburn played a 3-game series, with Alabama winning all 3 games.

The players

Alexis Pupillo

A key offensive player for Alabama, Pupillo hit a home run in the series finale.

Brooke Wells

Another top hitter for the Crimson Tide, Wells also homered in the third inning.

Ambrey Taylor

The freshman hit a solo home run in the fifth inning to extend Alabama's lead.

Jocelyn Briski

The Alabama pitcher tossed a complete game, allowing just 3 hits.

Alyssa Hastings

The Auburn player hit the Tigers' lone run of the game with a solo home run.

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What they’re saying

“Our offense really came alive today and that was the difference. We knew we had to keep the pressure on and that's exactly what we did.”

— Alexis Pupillo, Alabama Outfielder

What’s next

Alabama will look to continue its strong SEC play with a midweek game at Samford on April 15 before hosting Kentucky for a 3-game series next weekend.

The takeaway

Alabama's dominant series sweep over in-state rival Auburn keeps the Crimson Tide firmly in the hunt for the SEC title. Their explosive offense and efficient pitching performance showed why they are one of the top teams in the country.