The Crimson Tide held a 7-1 lead going into the bottom of the fifth, and needed two more runs for the walk-off victory. Marlie Giles reached with a leadoff walk, and Kristen White moved her into scoring position with a single.

Alabama softball opens play at Rhoads Stadium, hosting the 2025 Easton Bama Bash. Here's everything you need to watch, including time, date and more.

Alabama softball comes up short in its home-opener, falling to Virginia Tech 2-1. The game is the Crimson Tide's first of five games this weekend in its Easton Bama Bash tournament. The game was a battle of defense as both teams struggled to get runners across home plate.