Alabama stifles St. John’s in front of record Super Regional crowd: ‘Really special’

Alabama baseball defeated St. John's in the opening game of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional of the NCAA tournament on June 6, 2026, with pitcher Tyler Fay starring on the mound. The game was played at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in front of a record crowd of 7,576, including three fans spotted on top of Coleman Coliseum. Alabama coach Rob Vaughn praised the atmosphere, calling the home-field advantage created by the crowd 'really special.'