With Alabama visiting UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Sunday, Texas baseball wasted an opportunity to get its brooms out.

A ninth-inning rally by Texas came up short in a 2-1 loss to Alabama. The Longhorns had opened this SEC series with 10-2 and 3-1 wins over the Crimson Tide, but they were unable to complete their second sweep in conference play.

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This was Alabama’s first win over Texas since 1904.

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After scoring just three times over the first two games of this series, No. 11 Alabama (28-13, 9-9) didn’t exactly explode offensively on Sunday. But Jason Torres’ RBI single in the second inning and the run that Bryce Fowler scored on a double-play groundout in the seventh session turned out to be enough offense to get the job done.

Offensively, Texas (30-8, 11-6) was held to four hits. That was its fourth-lowest total of the season. Two of those hits helped Texas score its first run in the ninth inning. The Longhorns also got the game-tying run to first base in the final frame, but a groundout and Ashton Crowther’s strikeout of Presley Courville ended the game.

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Texas returns to action this upcoming Tuesday with a home game against Air Force. The Longhorns will travel to Nashville next weekend for an SEC series against Vanderbilt.

Texas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) celebrates tagging Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Brennan Holt (4) out at second base in the third inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) celebrates tagging Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Brennan Holt (4) out at second base in the third inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

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Needing two runs to extend this game and three runs to win it, Texas will send Adrian Rodriguez, Anthony Pack Jr. and Ethan Mendoza to the plate in the ninth inning.

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Texas is down to its last three outs at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. Alabama reliever Ashton Crowther retired the Longhorns in order during the eighth inning, and two of those outs were recorded against the top-two batters in the UT lineup (Aiden Robbins and Carson Tinney).

Texas got its second hit of the day, but another good play at the shortstop position by Alabama’s Justin Lebron led to an inning-ending double play. The Longhorns have been limited to two infield singles today.

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With Luke Harrison still on the mound, Alabama led off the seventh inning with two singles before scoring on a double-play groundout. Harrison has thrown a career-high 106 pitches while allowing eight hits.

Texas was again held scoreless in the sixth inning, but Alabama has turned this game over to its bullpen. After allowing one hit and three walks over 5 1/3 innings, Alabama’s Myles Upchurch has called it a day.

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Upchurch threw 102 pitches today. Texas starter Luke Harrison has thrown 96 pitches so far, but he will return to the mound to start the seventh inning.

Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Brennan Holt (4) tags Texas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) out as he slides in to second base in the first inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Brennan Holt (4) tags Texas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) out as he slides in to second base in the first inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) throws in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) throws in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Temo Becerra (1) slides home to score in the seventh inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Temo Becerra (1) slides home to score in the seventh inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanThe Alabama bull pen watch the sixth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

The Alabama bull pen watch the sixth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) throws to first base in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) throws to first base in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) throws in the first inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) throws in the first inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanThe Texas Longhorns line-up is listed on a fans score book in the third inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

The Texas Longhorns line-up is listed on a fans score book in the third inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanAlabama Crimson Tide pitcher Zane Adams (20) prepares to begin the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Texas Longhorns at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide pitcher Zane Adams (20) prepares to begin the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Texas Longhorns at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanThe ball hits the ground as Texas Longhorns outfielder Anthony Pack Jr. (6) bats in the fourth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

The ball hits the ground as Texas Longhorns outfielder Anthony Pack Jr. (6) bats in the fourth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) hits off a pitch from Alabama Crimson Tide pitcher Zane Adams (20) in the third inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) hits off a pitch from Alabama Crimson Tide pitcher Zane Adams (20) in the third inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) bats in the seventh inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) bats in the seventh inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) throws in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) throws in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) pitches in the third iinning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) pitches in the third iinning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Thomas Burns (45) throws in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Thomas Burns (45) throws in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Thomas Burns (45) prepares to throw in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Thomas Burns (45) prepares to throw in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Temo Becerra (1) rounds third to run for home in the seventh inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Temo Becerra (1) rounds third to run for home in the seventh inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Casey Borba (31) catches a foul ball to get Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Andrew Purdy (21) out in the seventh inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Casey Borba (31) catches a foul ball to get Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Andrew Purdy (21) out in the seventh inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) tags Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Brennan Holt (4) out at second base in the third inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) tags Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Brennan Holt (4) out at second base in the third inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) throws in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) throws in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanAlabama Crimson Tide pitcher Zane Adams (20) throws in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Texas Longhorns at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide pitcher Zane Adams (20) throws in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Texas Longhorns at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Larson (44) bats in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Larson (44) bats in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Larson (44) runs for first base in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Larson (44) runs for first base in the second inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle approaches the pitcher’s mound to take relief pitcher Ethan Walker (46) out of the game in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle approaches the pitcher’s mound to take relief pitcher Ethan Walker (46) out of the game in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Casey Borba (31) catches a throw from the pitcher to try to catch Alabama Crimson Tide outfielder Eric Hines (42) stealing in the fourth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Casey Borba (31) catches a throw from the pitcher to try to catch Alabama Crimson Tide outfielder Eric Hines (42) stealing in the fourth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Jayden Duplantier (0) heads back to the dugout after scoring in the seventh inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Jayden Duplantier (0) heads back to the dugout after scoring in the seventh inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) pitches in the fifth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Ruger Riojas (13) pitches in the fifth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanAlabama Crimson Tide infielder Jason Torres (32) catches a foul ball in the fifth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Texas Longhorns at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Jason Torres (32) catches a foul ball in the fifth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Texas Longhorns at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Ethan Mendoza (5) throws to first base in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Ethan Mendoza (5) throws to first base in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns relief pitcher Brett Crossland (88) throws in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns relief pitcher Brett Crossland (88) throws in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Haiden Leffew (12) throws in the sixth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Haiden Leffew (12) throws in the sixth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns relief pitcher Brett Crossland (88) throws in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns relief pitcher Brett Crossland (88) throws in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Thomas Burns (45) throws in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Thomas Burns (45) throws in the eighth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Jayden Duplantier (0) bats in the fifth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Jayden Duplantier (0) bats in the fifth inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Anthony Pack Jr. (6) celebrates a double to second base in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Anthony Pack Jr. (6) celebrates a double to second base in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) misses tagging Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Justin LeBron (1) as he scores off a wild pitch in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) misses tagging Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Justin LeBron (1) as he scores off a wild pitch in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Samuel Cozart (35) throws in the seventh inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Samuel Cozart (35) throws in the seventh inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) throws to first in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) throws to first in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Anthony Pack Jr. (6) slides home to score in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Anthony Pack Jr. (6) slides home to score in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) takes off to run to second in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) takes off to run to second in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) pitches in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) pitches in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Ethan Mendoza (5) picks up a ball in the infield in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Ethan Mendoza (5) picks up a ball in the infield in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) celebrates a strikeout in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) celebrates a strikeout in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanAlabama Crimson Tide infielder Brennan Holt (4) gets Texas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) out at second before throwing to first base for a double play in the second inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Brennan Holt (4) gets Texas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) out at second before throwing to first base for a double play in the second inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) dives for the ball in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) dives for the ball in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanAlabama huddles on the field ahead of the Texas Longhorns’ first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Alabama huddles on the field ahead of the Texas Longhorns’ first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) takes off to run to second in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) takes off to run to second in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns catcher Carson Tinney (8) hits a home run in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns catcher Carson Tinney (8) hits a home run in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns catcher Carson Tinney (8) watches his home run hit for a second before taking off to runt the bases in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns catcher Carson Tinney (8) watches his home run hit for a second before taking off to runt the bases in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) takes off to run to first in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) takes off to run to first in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Ethan Mendoza (5) gets ready to bat in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Ethan Mendoza (5) gets ready to bat in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) score a run in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) score a run in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) celebrates after scoring a run in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) celebrates after scoring a run in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Samuel Cozart (35) throws in the seventh inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Samuel Cozart (35) throws in the seventh inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Josh Livingston (15) gets ready to bat in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Josh Livingston (15) gets ready to bat in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Josh Livingston (15) bats in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Josh Livingston (15) bats in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle sings “The Eyes of Texas” ahead of the Longhorns’ first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle sings “The Eyes of Texas” ahead of the Longhorns’ first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) makes it home as catcher Carson Tinney (8) celebrates in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) makes it home as catcher Carson Tinney (8) celebrates in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) bats in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) bats in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws in the second inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws in the second inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanAlabama Crimson Tide pitcher Tyler Fay (8) gets ready to throw in the second inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide pitcher Tyler Fay (8) gets ready to throw in the second inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanAlabama Crimson Tide catcher Luke Vaughn (13) gets Texas Longhorns infielder Casey Borba (31) out at first base in the second inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide catcher Luke Vaughn (13) gets Texas Longhorns infielder Casey Borba (31) out at first base in the second inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) talks to first base coach Gehrig Mosiello in the second inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) talks to first base coach Gehrig Mosiello in the second inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) makes it back to first base to avoid being caught stealing in the fourth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) makes it back to first base to avoid being caught stealing in the fourth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) turns to run back to first to avoid being caught stealing in the fourth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) turns to run back to first to avoid being caught stealing in the fourth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Dylan Volantis (99) throws in the first inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Anthony Pack Jr. (6) celebrates a double to second base in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Anthony Pack Jr. (6) celebrates a double to second base in the fifth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Ethan Mendoza (5) runs for a ball in the infield in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Ethan Mendoza (5) runs for a ball in the infield in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanAlabama Crimson Tide infielder Justin LeBron (1) runs from third base to score on a wild pitch in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Justin LeBron (1) runs from third base to score on a wild pitch in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle speaks with an umpire in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle speaks with an umpire in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) bats in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) bats in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns pitcher Kaleb Rogers (30) pitches in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns pitcher Kaleb Rogers (30) pitches in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Dariyan Pendergrass (42) warms up ahead of the Longhorns’ first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) runs to third and then home to score in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) runs to third and then home to score in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanA Texas fan celebrates the Longhorns scoring in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

A Texas fan celebrates the Longhorns scoring in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Sara Diggins/Austin American-StatesmanTexas Longhorns infielder Temo Becerra (1) gets ready to bat in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

Texas Longhorns infielder Temo Becerra (1) gets ready to bat in the sixth inning as the Texas Longhorns play their first game of a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 17, 2026.

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With his 10th strikeout of the afternoon, Texas pitcher Luke Harrison got out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning. That 10th strikeout established a career-high total for Harrison, who is a fifth-year senior.

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Harrison and fellow UT starter Dylan Volantis, who struck out 12 batters on Friday night, have both set their career-high strikeout totals against Alabama this weekend. On Saturday, Ruger Riojas ended up one strikeout shy of his career-high total when he struck out 11 Alabama batters.

Through four inning, Texas has been held to just one hit and no runs. The Longhorns have drawn three walks against Myles Upchurch.

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On the flip side, Alabama has gotten three hits against UT starter Luke Harrison. Alabama has also struck out seven times against Harrison, who is one strikeout shy of his season-high total.

For the second straight day, Texas has been held scoreless over the first three innings. Texas has gotten a runner aboard in each of today’s three innings, but the Longhorns are still looking for their first run.

After reaching base on an Alabama error in the second inning, Texas right fielder Dariyan Pendergrass was checked for an injury. Pendergrass stayed in the game, but the senior outfielder was replaced by Jayden Duplantier after moving to second base on a wild pitch.

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Thanks to an RBI single from Jason Torres, Alabama has scored first this afternoon. The Crimson Tide had a chance for more runs, but Luke Harrison left the bases loaded with an inning-ending strikeout.

Texas came up empty in the first inning, but the Longhorns had a chance to score. A strikeout of Temo Becerra by Alabama starter Myles Upchurch left the bases loaded. 

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After striking out 36 batters over the first two games of this series, Texas opened Sunday’s game with two more strikeouts from starter Luke Harrison. The biggest strike of the first inning, though, was thrown by UT left fielder Anthony Pack Jr.. After Alabama’s Brady Neal roped a two-out pitch to left field, Pack threw him out at second base to end the frame.

Ahead of today’s game, former Texas defensive back Jahdae Barron threw out the ceremonial first pitch at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. An Austin native, Barron recently completed his rookie season with the Denver Broncos.

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Where: UFCU Disch-Falk Field

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TV/radio: SEC Network+, 1300 AM

CF Aiden Robbins
C Carson Tinney
SS Adrian Rodriguez
LF Anthony Pack Jr.
2B Ethan Mendoza
3B Temo Becerra
DH Ashton Larson
1B Casey Borba
RF Dariyan Pendergrass

CF Bryce Fowler
SS Justin Lebron
C Brady Neal
LF Eric Hines
DH Will Plattner
1B Luke Vaughn
RF Peyton Steele
3B Jason Torres
2B Brennan Holt

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LHP Luke Harrison (4-1, 4.33 ERA)

RHP Myles Upchurch (4-2, 3.50 ERA) 

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