3 bold predictions for Alabama's weekend series vs. Kentucky

The Alabama Crimson Tide will begin a three-game weekend set against the Kentucky Wildcats on Friday night.

Alabama enters the series following a shocking loss to Samford on Tuesday night, as the Tide currently hold an overall record of 39-4 (12-3 SEC) following the loss. Star catcher Alexis Pupillo struggled at the plate, but the talented playmaker will look to bounce back against Kentucky this weekend.

Here are three bold predictions for Alabama’s three-game series vs. Kentucky this weekend.

Alexis Pupillo bounces back, hits 2+ home runs

April 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Alexis Pupillo rounds first after hitting a single at Rhoads Stadium as Number 1 Texas and Number 4 Alabama play an SEC series.

Pupillo has been widely regarded as one of the top catchers in all of college softball this season. The senior could find herself bouncing back this weekend following an 0-for-3 performance at the plate against Samford, as Pupillo has been nothing short of elite throughout the majority of the 2026 campaign.

Pupillo and the Tide as a whole will need to bounce back offensively this weekend, as the catcher continues to shine on a nightly basis despite her struggles earlier in the week.

Jocelyn Briski shines in the circle, records 12+ K’s

Briski continues to dominate on a nightly basis in Tuscaloosa this season. The star pitcher recorded seven innings pitched while surrendering just six hits during last Friday’s 1-0 victory over Auburn, as Briski will undoubtedly look to stay red hot against the Wildcats this weekend.

Briski recorded eight total strikeouts against Auburn last week as well, as the Crimson Tide star will play a key role once again this weekend vs. Kentucky.

Vic Moten stays red hot, records 10+ K’s