No. 5 Alabama Softball Run-Rules No. 8 LSU, 13-5 to Remain Undefeated

Crimson Tide coach Pat Murphy's team improves to 8-0 on the young 2021 season

Author:
Cary L. Clark
Updated:
Feb 21, 2021 7:09 PM EST
Original:
Feb 21, 2021

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — No. 5 Alabama softball picked up its second-consecutive weekend sweep, run-ruling No. 8 LSU in five innings by a margin of 13-5 at Rhoads Stadium.

The Crimson Tide remained undefeated after the Bama Bash (8-0), including the back-to-back-wins against the Tigers in games that don't count toward the Southeastern Conference standings.

“That was a hell of a game,” Murphy said. “It’s been a long time since we run-ruled [LSU]. They’re a hell of a team. Before the game we talked about, ‘Let’s earn ‘em today. That was the mind set."

For years, one of the program mantras has been “Two outs. So What?”

All thirteen runs scored by Alabama on Sunday were with two outs.

Leading the Crimson Tide at the plate was senior first baseman Kaylee Tow along with freshman shortstop Bailey Dowling. Both drove in five runs against the Tigers (5-3).

Senior center fielder Elissa Brown, who batted in the ninth spot on Sunday, scored three runs and had a hit and a walk.

“My ultimate goal is to get on base," Brown said. "I’m seeing the ball really well right now. One through nine, our lineup is stacked. We all are ready to go. We want to get the big hit and score the runs.

“We are ready, no matter what.”

In the pitching circle, Montana Fouts aimed to continue her great early start to the 2021 season. She entered Sunday having surrendered no runs, but that changed against the Tigers. Fouts allowed five runs [four earned] but still managed to earn the win and improve to 4-0.

“[Fouts] didn’t have her best stuff," Murphy said. "They swing hard and the wind was blowing out. She’d probably tell you it was a ‘C’ game but she only gave up four hits.”

Tow has been a red-hot bat all season for Alabama as the senior hit .786 for the weekend with a home run and nine RBIs.

Brown was right behind with a .600 average for the Bama Bash, and Dowling drove in seven runs over the four games,

However, senior K.B. Sides left the Sunday game with an undisclosed injury.

Next up for Murphy’s “Team 25,” as he calls it (as this is his 25th team), Alabama has a Wednesday home game at 6 p.m. CT against UAB. The Crimson Tide will then host another Easton-sponsored tournament on Feb. 26-28 dubbed The Easton Crimson Classic. The tournament will feature Alabama along with guests Memphis, North Carolina and in-state foe Troy.

Alabama and Memphis play a Friday doubleheader at 4 p.m. CT.