Just one game after its best offensive performance in SEC play, Alabama was on the verge of getting shut out for the first time this season.
But Jenna Johnson had something to say about it.
Down to their final out in the top of the seventh, Johnson lifted one just enough over the left field wall for a three-run home run to give Alabama the lead.
The two bonus runs were enough for Montana Fouts to work with in the bottom of the inning to win the game 3-1, clinching the series over Ole Miss Saturday afternoon.
This was the first time all season Alabama won a game when trailing heading into the seventh inning.
Outside of a double from Larissa Preuitt in the second inning and three walks from Ashley Prange, Alabama looked pretty lost at the plate against Ole Miss starter Catelyn Riley. The team had just three hits heading into the seventh inning.
But the final frame got off to a good start when Emma Broadfoot led off the inning singled for the Crimson Tide’s first base hit since…
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