The Alabama Crimson Tide opened a four game home stand on Tuesday night by losing to the Birmingham Blazers 7-6. The Blazers swept the season series, winning both games this season. Bama fell to 23-15 on the season while Birmingham improved to 23-13.
Freshman right hander Ben Hess took the mound for the Tide vs Leo Harris for the Blazers. Hess worked around three walks in the first three innings to hold Birmingham scoreless. Meanwhile, the Tide stranded four runners in the first two innings before notching three runs in the third. Tommy Seidl led off with a single, followed by a Drew Williamson single and Zane Denton walk.