Crimson Tide Baseball To Host Auburn For Exhibition Game Friday

TUSCALOOSA, AL — With homecoming week festivities gearing up in Tuscaloosa, the Crimson Tide baseball team is set to host the Auburn Tigers Friday at 5 p.m. for an exhibition game that will be free for fans to attend.

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Fans are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks, due to the concession stands being closed for the event.

University of Alabama Athletics says gates will open two hours prior to the first pitch, with fans asked to enter Sewell-Thomas Stadium through: Gates 1-3 located directly behind home plate; Gate 9 in center field; or Gate 12 along the left field line.

Inside the stadium, fans are also asked to stay in the lower bowl seating area with access to the upper-level premium areas of the stadium prohibited.

UA Athletics said the Coleman Lot adjacent to Sewell-Thomas Stadium will be in-use by fans attending Homecoming festivities on Friday and encouraged those wanting to park for the baseball exhibition to park in the Capstone Parking Deck located at the corner of Bryant Drive and 2nd Avenue. Parking on Friday will be free of charge.

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