Crimson Tide pitching delivers 19th shutout of the season as Alabama surges alongside Oklahoma Sooners softball atop SEC standings
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. | Championship-caliber teams don’t just win—they dominate. And this weekend at Rhoads Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide softball made that statement loud and clear.Alabama capped off a commanding series with a 4-0 shutout victory over the Kentucky Wildcats softball on Sunday, securing its second straight SEC series sweep and moving into a tie for first place in the conference standings.
At 42-4 overall and 15-3 in SEC play, the Crimson Tide continue to separate themselves as one of the most complete teams in college softball.
Pitching Sets the Tone
Freshman right-hander Kaitlyn Pallozzi (8-0) delivered in her first career SEC start, tossing 4.2 innings of three-hit softball to earn the win. She set the tone early, attacking the zone and keeping Kentucky’s offense off balance.
Reliever Jocelyn Briski closed the door, recording her second save of the season as the Tide pitching staff extended a remarkable trend:
- Zero walks allowed the entire series
- 19th shutout of the season
- Fourth SEC shutout
It was a clinic in command, efficiency, and postseason-ready pitching.
Head coach Patrick Murphy praised the young starter’s composure:
“Kaitlyn gave us exactly what we needed. That was a big-time start in a big-time moment.”

