Alabama Baseball Hosts Troy in Final Tune-Up Before SEC Play

The Crimson Tide looks to keep momentum going against the struggling Trojans

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Alabama baseball is set to host Troy in a Tuesday afternoon contest that will be the team's final tune-up before SEC play. The Crimson Tide is coming off a dominant weekend sweep of North Florida and is looking to keep the momentum rolling against a Trojans team that has underwhelmed to start the season at 6-9. Despite the struggles, Troy is always a dangerous midweek opponent, boasting a win over Georgia in February. Alabama will have Bobby Alcock on the mound today, with first pitch scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

Why it matters

This game represents Alabama's final opportunity to work out any kinks before the start of SEC play, where the competition will be much stiffer. A strong performance against Troy could give the Crimson Tide confidence heading into conference action.

The details

Alabama will send Bobby Alcock to the mound against Troy. The Crimson Tide is looking to build on its recent dominant performance against North Florida, where it swept the series. Troy has struggled to start the season at 6-9 but has proven to be a dangerous midweek opponent, having already picked up a win over Georgia.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m. CT.

The players

Bobby Alcock

The Alabama pitcher who will take the mound against Troy.

Sam Christiansen

The Alabama outfielder who broke his leg in January and is now off crutches and in a walking boot, with an expected return 'pretty soon'.

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What they’re saying

“Alabama baseball outfielder Sam Christiansen (#5), who broke his leg in January, is off crutches and in a walking boot. Rob Vaughn said he will be evaluated two weeks from now and should be back 'pretty soon after that'”

— Theodore Fernandez (Twitter)

What’s next

After this game, Alabama will begin SEC play, which will be a much stiffer test for the Crimson Tide.

The takeaway

This game against Troy represents Alabama's final opportunity to fine-tune its lineup and pitching before the start of SEC play, where the competition will be much tougher. A strong performance could give the Crimson Tide the confidence it needs to carry that momentum into conference action.