No. 3 Alabama Softball Run Rules South Alabama for 15th Shutout of Season

Brooke Wells hit her 16th home run of the year as the Crimson Tide stays perfect in midweek games.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:09am

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The No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide softball team defeated South Alabama 8-0 in five innings on Tuesday, recording their 15th shutout of the season. Brooke Wells led the way offensively with a 3-run home run, her 16th of the year, and four RBIs total. Senior catcher Marlie Giles also had a perfect day at the plate with three hits and an RBI. Freshman pitchers Kaitlyn Pallozzi and Vic Moten combined for the shutout, the 15th of the season for Alabama.

Why it matters

Alabama softball continues to dominate, staying perfect in midweek games and recording their 15th shutout of the season. The Crimson Tide are establishing themselves as one of the top teams in the country, led by standout performances from players like Brooke Wells and Marlie Giles.

The details

Alabama jumped out to an early lead, scoring two runs in the third inning on five singles. In the fourth inning, Wells hit a 3-run home run, her 16th of the season, to extend the lead. Freshman pitchers Kaitlyn Pallozzi and Vic Moten combined for the shutout, the 15th of the season for Alabama. The Crimson Tide remain perfect in midweek games this season.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Brooke Wells

An Alabama softball player who hit her 16th home run of the season in the game, the most for any Alabama batter in a single season since 2023.

Marlie Giles

The senior catcher and captain for Alabama, who had a perfect day at the plate with three hits and an RBI.

Kaitlyn Pallozzi

A freshman pitcher for Alabama who started the game and tossed the first four scoreless innings.

Vic Moten

A fellow freshman pitcher for Alabama who came in to retire the side in the top of the fifth inning.

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What’s next

Alabama will travel to Auburn for a rivalry series with the Tigers beginning on Friday, April 11, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The takeaway

Alabama softball continues to dominate, recording their 15th shutout of the season and staying perfect in midweek games. Led by standout performances from players like Brooke Wells and Marlie Giles, the Crimson Tide are establishing themselves as one of the top teams in the country.