Aaaaah, when this season ultimately ends — because yes, it will end, and very likely sooner than we are used to— these two games will be ones you look back on and wonder, what if?
GAME ONE: The One that Could’ve Been
MISSOURI 2 — ALABAMA 4
In a game in which Missouri (23-27) outhit the Tide, six hits to four, and left as astounding nine runners stranded, they missed a golden opportunity.
The pitching, like much of this season, hasn’t done the Tigers too many favors this season, as Taylor Pannell allowed three runs on two hits in the bottom of the first inning after allowing a single, a walk, and a hit by pitch to load the bases for Ellestad, who doubled down the right field line to make it 3-0.