Patrick Murphy and Alabama softball are on the brink of elimination from the 2024 Women’s College World Series.
The Crimson Tide, the No. 14 national seed, lost its WCWS opener on Thursday against UCLA, falling 4-1 after having just one run on six hits. Alabama had its opportunities vs. the Bruins — including a look at a go-ahead run with the bases loaded in the top of fifth inning — but ultimately couldn’t muster the runs to down the No. 6 national seed.
Now Alabama will look to advance to the Women’s College World Series championship series through the loser’s bracket, where first they must take on ACC regular-season and conference tournament champion. Duke, in its seventh season as a program, was similarly maligned at the plate, falling 9-1 to three-time defending national champion Oklahoma on Thursday.
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Here’s all you need to know to watch as Alabama staves off elimination vs. Duke, including time, TV and streaming information, and more:
What channel is Alabama softball vs. Duke on today?
Alabama’s elimination game vs. Duke will air on ESPN2. Streaming options include the ESPN app with a cable login. Other options include ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subcribers.
Alabama softball vs. Duke start time
- Date: Friday, May 31
- Time: 6 p.m. CT
First pitch of the Crimson Tide’s elimination game is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.
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Alabama softball schedule 2024
Below is Alabama’s postseason schedule, beginning with the NCAA softball tournament regional round. For the Crimson Tide’s full schedule, click here.
Tuscaloosa Regional
- Friday, May 17: No. 14 Alabama 1, USC Upstate 0
- Saturday, May 18: No. 14 Alabama 6, Southeastern 3 (nine innings)
- Sunday, May 10: No. 14 Alabama 12, Southeastern 2 (five innings)
Knoxville Super Regional
- Friday, May 24: No. 3 Tennessee 3, Alabama 2
- Saturday, May 25: No. 14 Alabama 3, No. 3 Tennessee 2 (14 innings)
- Sunday, May 26: No. 14 Alabama 4, No. 3 Tennessee 1
Women’s College World Series
- Thursday, May 30: No. 6 UCLA 4, Alabama 1
- Friday, May 31: No. 14 Alabama vs. No. 10 Duke
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