The Crimson Tide had a two-run lead in the fifth inning, but a costly error on defense helped Tennessee move ahead to secure the victory.
Alabama softball was in prime position to steal the first game of the Knoxville Super Regional, but couldn't finish the job on the road.
The error proved extra costly when Tennessee's next batter, Laura Mealer, cranked a ball over the centerfield wall to give Tennessee the 3-2 lead. That score would hold as No. 3 Tennessee beat No. 14 Alabama, 3-2 in the Game 1 of super regionals on Friday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. Neither Riley Valentine or Emma Broadfoot could come through. Broadfoot finished the game 0-3 with runners in scoring position and is now batting .172 on the season.
Alabama added another runner in the second inning on an infield single from Riley Valentine and aggressive base running from Giles at second base to extend the lead to 2-0. But that would be the last time the Crimson Tide would score.
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