The Crimson Tide struggled in their first SEC road series of the season.
GAME 1: LSU 13, ALABAMA 6
In the bottom of the first inning, LSU ace pitcher Shelbi Sunseri was at the plate when she fouled a ball that struck her in flush in the face. She had to be removed from the game. The Tigers’ misfortune looked like it might work to the Tide’s advantage, but this event proved early on the advantages of having a deep bullpen.
With Montana Fouts in the circle, most would have thought that Jenna Johnson’s second inning solo shot could be enough for the Tide.