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No. 4 Texas Bounces Back, Takes Series From No. 11 Alabama
Longhorns Notebook: Pitching staff rebounds, lineup changes, and an uphill battle in the SEC
Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:20pm
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The Longhorns' series victory over Alabama showcases the team's resilience and ability to bounce back from a tough stretch.College Station TodayThe No. 4 Texas Longhorns bounced back from a tough weekend against No. 10 Texas A&M by taking two of three games against the No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide. The Longhorns' pitching staff was dominant, allowing only five runs and racking up 49 strikeouts across the three-game series. However, the offense was inconsistent, scoring 10 runs in the opener but just four combined in the final two games. The series win keeps Texas tied for second in the SEC standings, but they now face an uphill battle to repeat as conference champions.
Why it matters
This series win was crucial for the Longhorns to regain momentum after a disappointing showing against their in-state rival Texas A&M. The strong pitching performance was a particularly important bounce-back, as the Longhorns look to build towards the postseason. However, the continued inconsistency of the offense remains a concern, and the loss in the series finale puts Texas in a tougher position in the SEC standings.
The details
Across the three games, the Texas pitching staff allowed only five runs and racked up a combined 49 strikeouts. This was a major improvement from the previous weekend against Texas A&M, when the staff struggled mightily. The Longhorns also made some lineup changes, moving Ethan Mendoza down to fifth in the order and putting Aiden Robbins in the leadoff spot. This new lineup configuration led to a 10-run outburst in the series opener, but the offense was held in check in the final two games.
- The series against Alabama took place from April 14-16, 2026.
- The Longhorns' next game is on Tuesday, April 18, 2026 against Air Force.
The players
Jim Schlossnagle
The head coach of the Texas Longhorns baseball team.
Ethan Mendoza
A Texas Longhorns baseball player who was moved down in the batting order for the Alabama series.
Aiden Robbins
A Texas Longhorns baseball player who took over the leadoff spot in the lineup for the Alabama series.
What’s next
The Longhorns will look to build on their series win against Alabama when they host Air Force on Tuesday, April 18, 2026. They will then have 12 SEC games remaining as they try to catch up to Texas A&M and Georgia in the conference standings.
The takeaway
This series win was a crucial bounce-back for the Longhorns after their disappointing showing against Texas A&M. While the pitching staff regained its dominant form, the offense remains inconsistent, which could make it difficult for Texas to repeat as SEC champions. The Longhorns will need to find more consistency at the plate if they want to make a deep postseason run.
