Alabama Baseball Sets Pair Of Fall Exhibition Games For October

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Alabama baseball on Thursday announced it will take the field twice this month as the Crimson Tide announced a pair of fall exhibition games, including one at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

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UA says it will first travel to Pensacola, Florida, to face Georgia Tech on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Blue Wahoos Stadium, home of the Miami Marlins' Double-A affiliate.

First pitch against the Yellow Jackets is scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.

The Crimson Tide will then return to Tuscaloosa to host in-state opponent UAB on Friday, Oct. 23, at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

First pitch is set for 5 p.m. local time.

Admission to the UAB exhibition will be free, with gates opening two hours before first pitch.

Fans will enter through Gates 1-3 behind home plate and will be limited to lower-bowl seating. Alabama's clear bag policy will be in effect, and bags will be checked at the gates.

The Right Field Terrace will also be open for the exhibition.

Fans bringing a cooler or dog must enter through Gate 6 behind right field, with the same terrace rules used during the regular season remaining in effect.

Limited concessions will be available in the concourse behind home plate, while all stadium restrooms will be open.

Parking will be available in the Coleman Coliseum Lot adjacent to Sewell-Thomas Stadium, with fans asked to access the lot using the 2nd Avenue bridge.

If the Coleman Lot reaches capacity, UA says the Capstone Parking Deck at Bryant Drive and 2nd Avenue will be available free of charge.

Vehicles must be removed from the lots following the exhibition.

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