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Social media reacts to Alabama's dominant Game 1 win vs. LSU
Fans posted highlights and memes after Alabama’s 5-0 win, as the Crimson Tide took control of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional opener.
On Friday, Alabama Crimson Tide pitcher Jocelyn Briski struck out 11 batters over seven scoreless innings, leading the top-ranked Crimson Tide to a 7-0 victory over LSU in the NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional opener.
Seeking their 16th Women's College World Series appearance, the Crimson Tide hosted 16th-seeded LSU before a packed Rhoads Stadium crowd of 2,933 fans.
Jena Young provided the decisive blow with a bases-clearing double in the fourth inning, while Alexis Pupillo contributed her 18th home run of the season to Alabama's 10-hit attack.
Alabama is now one win away from advancing to the Women's College World Series, while LSU coach Beth Torina acknowledged the challenge, saying, "It's tough to do against a good thrower like that."
The teams meet again Saturday at 2 p.m. CT on ESPN, with the Tigers aiming to avoid elimination and force a deciding game against the Crimson Tide.