Auburn baseball scored 21 runs in last weekend’s series with Texas A&M, but could not manage to win the series, dropping two of three games.
The series loss to the Aggies was Auburn’s third in four opportunities, with their lone series win being over Georgia during the weekend of March 23-25 at Plainsman Park.
This weekend, the Tigers turn their attention to Alabama in what will be an important series for both teams.
The Crimson Tide began the season by winning its first 14 games, but have hit a wall in SEC play by playing three ranked teams, as well as usual power in Mississippi State. Alabama is looking for its first SEC weekend series win and hopes to do so against its archrivals.
What can we expect to see out of the Crimson Tide this weekend in Tuscaloosa? We called upon Stacey Blackwood of Roll Tide Wire to help us learn more about this weekend’s opponent.
Here’s this week’s edition of Behind Enemy Lines with Stacey Blackwood of Roll Tide Wire.
The Tuscaloosa News
Last weekend, the Tide dropped a home series to Mississippi State. What were some of the factors that led to the Bulldogs leaving Tuscaloosa with two wins?
In short, the bullpen. It has been absolutely atrocious for Alabama and I am not sure it will get better.
The Tuscaloosa News
The Crimson Tide started off the year 14-0 but has not fared well against the SEC’s top programs of late, which has caused them to not win a series yet. In your opinion, how crucial is it that Alabama wins this weekend’s series over Auburn?
It’s cliche to say, but this is a must-win series for Coach Bo and the Crimson Tide. The SEC schedule will not get any easier.
The Tuscaloosa News
Auburn baseball has had a difficult time finding consistent weekend pitching this season. How much does Alabama rely on its’ offense to secure wins?
With the bullpen issues, the offense has been critical for Alabama. If the Tide bats are cold, it will be a long series.
The Tuscaloosa News
Drew Williamson and Colby Shelton have been stellar at the plate this season by combining to hit 22 home runs and score 62 runs. What makes these two guys so special at the plate?
I think it’s the same with all good hitters, being patient and waiting for their pitch. Those two have basically carried Alabama this season.
Gary Cosby Jr./Tuscaloosa News
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