Alabama baseball catcher Brady Neal exited the game against South Carolina due to an unspecified injury. The incident occurred during a critical matchup in the season.
Key points
Brady Neal exited the game against South Carolina
The exit was due to an unspecified injury
The game took place on May 2, 2026
Neal's absence could affect Alabama's performance
Upcoming games for Alabama baseball are on the horizon
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Alabama baseball catcher Brady Neal exits game vs South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch (11) makes a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; An umpire talks to Alabama pitching coach Jason Jackson as Jackson leaves the mound after a time out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch (11) makes a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) catches a fly ball to center at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
Q&A
What injury caused Brady Neal to exit the game against South Carolina?
The specific injury that caused Brady Neal to exit the game has not been disclosed.
When did Brady Neal leave the game against South Carolina?
Brady Neal exited the game during the matchup on May 2, 2026.
How does Brady Neal's exit impact Alabama's baseball season?
Brady Neal's exit could significantly impact Alabama's performance, especially if he is a key player in their lineup.
What are the upcoming games for Alabama baseball after the South Carolina match?
Alabama baseball's upcoming schedule includes several important games, but specific opponents and dates were not mentioned.
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May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Vanderbilt centerfielder Rustan Rigdon makes a leaping catch at the outfield fence at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Brennan Holt (4) connects for a double at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Third baseman Jason Torres fields and throws to first for an out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Third baseman Jason Torres fields and throws to first for an out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Matthew Heiberger (7) comes in from the bullpen to pitch in relief at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) makes a diving stop to begin a double play at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) flips the ball to Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) to begin a double play at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Jason Torres (32) connects for a hit at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Matthew Heiberger (7) listens to the pitch call from the dugout at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) fields a ball near the fence and throws back to the infield at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Peyton Steele (14) catches a fly ball to right at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Matthew Heiberger (7) fields a ball on the infield before throwing to first for an out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Justin Lebron (1) lays on the ground after being hit by a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt. Lebron recovered quickly and promptly stole second base.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Justin Lebron (1) dives back to first on a pick off attempt at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Justin Lebron (1) steals second as the throw to Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite is late at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite begins a double play after forcing out Alabama base runner Brady Neal (10) at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn talks to Alabama batter Eric Hines (42) after Hines went down 0-2 in a count with bases loaded at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Eric Hines (42) comes to bat at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) dives for a ball but can’t come up with it at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) goes to the ground as he makes a catch in center at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) hangs on to a snow cone catch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) hangs on to a snow cone catch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Jocelyn Briski celebrates after getting a strike out to end an inning at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White leaps for a ball but can’t make the catch on a home run at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina batter Arianna Rodi celebrates her solo homer at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Mari Hubbard fields a bounder and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Mari Hubbard fields a bounder and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Mari Hubbard fields a bounder and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Jena Young makes a good slide to avoid a tag by South Carolina shortstop Shae Anderson for a steal at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff can’t reach a fly ball in the gap at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina base runner Quincee Lilio scores just ahead of a tag by Alabama catcher Marlie Giles at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy talks to batter Brooke Wells during a time out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Players in the Alabama dugout cheer during a three run inning at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Jena Young congratulates Kristen White after White scored at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Salen Hawkins and the players in the dugout celebrate a run at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Alex Pupillo watches Bama hit sail past the South Carolina infield at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Alex Pupillo celebrates after scoring a run at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch (11) makes a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch (11) makes a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; An umpire talks to Alabama pitching coach Jason Jackson as Jackson leaves the mound after a time out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch (11) makes a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
4 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) catches a fly ball to center at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Vanderbilt centerfielder Rustan Rigdon makes a leaping catch at the outfield fence at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Brennan Holt (4) connects for a double at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Third baseman Jason Torres fields and throws to first for an out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Third baseman Jason Torres fields and throws to first for an out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Matthew Heiberger (7) comes in from the bullpen to pitch in relief at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
10 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) makes a diving stop to begin a double play at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
11 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) flips the ball to Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) to begin a double play at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Jason Torres (32) connects for a hit at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Matthew Heiberger (7) listens to the pitch call from the dugout at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) fields a ball near the fence and throws back to the infield at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
15 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Peyton Steele (14) catches a fly ball to right at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
16 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Matthew Heiberger (7) fields a ball on the infield before throwing to first for an out at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Justin Lebron (1) lays on the ground after being hit by a pitch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt. Lebron recovered quickly and promptly stole second base.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Justin Lebron (1) dives back to first on a pick off attempt at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
19 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Justin Lebron (1) steals second as the throw to Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite is late at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
20 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Vanderbilt shortstop Ryker Waite begins a double play after forcing out Alabama base runner Brady Neal (10) at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
21 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Rob Vaughn talks to Alabama batter Eric Hines (42) after Hines went down 0-2 in a count with bases loaded at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
22 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama batter Eric Hines (42) comes to bat at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama infielder Brennan Holt (4) dives for a ball but can’t come up with it at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) goes to the ground as he makes a catch in center at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) hangs on to a snow cone catch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama outfielder Bryce Fowler (9) hangs on to a snow cone catch at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in the game 3 of the series between Alabama and Vanderbilt.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama pitcher Jocelyn Briski celebrates after getting a strike out to end an inning at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
28 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama centerfielder Kristen White leaps for a ball but can’t make the catch on a home run at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
29 / 41
Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina batter Arianna Rodi celebrates her solo homer at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Mari Hubbard fields a bounder and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Mari Hubbard fields a bounder and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama third baseman Mari Hubbard fields a bounder and throws to first for an out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Jena Young makes a good slide to avoid a tag by South Carolina shortstop Shae Anderson for a steal at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama left fielder Audrey Vandagriff can’t reach a fly ball in the gap at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina base runner Quincee Lilio scores just ahead of a tag by Alabama catcher Marlie Giles at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy talks to batter Brooke Wells during a time out at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Players in the Alabama dugout cheer during a three run inning at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama’s Jena Young congratulates Kristen White after White scored at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Salen Hawkins and the players in the dugout celebrate a run at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Alex Pupillo watches Bama hit sail past the South Carolina infield at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
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Baseball sweeps Vandy and softball sweeps South Carolina
May 2, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama base runner Alex Pupillo celebrates after scoring a run at Rhoads Stadium in the game 3 of the series between South Carolina and Alabama.
Alabama baseball awaits its second concussion protocol verdict since arriving at South Carolina for the penultimate series of the 2026 regular season.
Catcher Brady Neal left game two against the Gamecocks in the bottom of the second inning to be evaluated for a concussion after taking a foul ball to the face mask in the first inning.
Neal's exit comes just one day after Crimson Tide shortstop Justin Lebron, who is out for the remainder of the series, suffered an apparent head injury during a late collision in the opener.
Why Alabama baseball's Brady Neal exited game vs South Carolina
KJ Scobey was working an at-bat to start the game when one of his four fouls came back and ricocheted off the right side of Neal's face. Neal, who leads the team in batting average and OPS, hit the ground, removed his helmet and brought his face to his knees, prompting a visit from Alabama coach Rob Vaughn.
Neal shook it off and finished the inning, but after three Gamecock batters in the second, he was pulled from competition and substituted for Will Plattner, who was seen warming up in full gear while pitcher Zane Adams prepared to take the mound again.
The SEC Network broadcast crew indicated that Neal "didn't feel right" and could "go get evaluated for concussion and reenter." However, there has yet to be an update on whether he will return.
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.
