The Crimson Tide will host Maryland this weekend for a three-game series to open the New Joe, the Tide's sparkling $43-million dollar stadium.
Overview
Coach Mitch Gaspard opens his seventh season on Friday night as the Tide hosts the Maryland Terrapins. 'Bama will be playing a super regional team from last year that won a school record 42 games, and is picked to win the Big 10 this year. The Tide finished 32-28,12-18 in the SEC and did not make the NCAA Tournament.
Pitching carried Maryland last year, as the Terps hit .264 as a team with 52 home runs and 60 stolen bases, while limiting opponents to .