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Texas baseball aims for a sweep against Alabama after winning the first two games of the series. The Longhorns currently stand at 30-7, while Alabama is at 27-13.
With Alabama visiting UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Texas baseball has an opportunity to get its brooms out.
After opening this weekend with 10-2 and 3-1 wins over No. 11 Alabama, No. 4 Texas will go for a sweep on Sunday. Texas has already secured its fifth series victory in SEC play, but the Longhorns have only completed one sweep so far and it was against rival Oklahoma.
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Texas (30-7, 11-5) trails just Georgia (32-9, 13-5) in the SEC championship race. Meanwhile, Alabama (27-13, 8-9) finds itself in a 10th-place tie.
Texas Longhorns infielder Adrian Rodriguez (24) celebrates tagging Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Brennan Holt (4) out at second base in the third inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, April 18, 2026. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman)
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Texas won the first two games against Alabama with scores of 10-2 and 3-1.
The game can be watched live at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, and further details may be available through local sports networks.
Texas is currently 30-7 overall and 11-5 in SEC play, trailing only Georgia in the championship race.

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Alabama Crimson Tide infielder Brennan Holt (4) tags Texas Longhorns outfielder Aiden Robbins (43) out as he slides in to second base in the first inning of the second game in a three-game series against the Alabama Crimson Tide, April 18, 2026. (Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman)
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When: 1 p.m. Sunday
Where: UFCU Disch-Falk Field
TV/radio: SEC Network+, 1300 AM
This section will be updated as more information becomes available.
This section will be updated as more information becomes available.
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