Tallahassee native Brady Neal powers Alabama win into NCAA Super Regional

Alabama catcher Brady Neal, a Tallahassee native, hit a two-out, three-run home run in the 11th inning to break a 6-6 tie, lifting the Crimson Tide to a 9-7 victory over Oklahoma State on May 31, 2026. The win sent No. 7 national seed Alabama (40-19) to the NCAA Baseball Tournament Super Regionals, the program's first Super Regional appearance since 2023 and first time hosting since 2006. Alabama will face the winner of the Florida State vs. St. John's matchup, with the Super Regional winner advancing to the College World Series.