Why series win over Alabama is important for Tennessee softball postseason
Tennessee softball's series win over Alabama has significant postseason implications, putting them in position to secure a top-eight seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Lady Vols won two straight games after losing the first, with strong performances from pitchers Sage Mardjetko and Karlyn Pickens.
Tennessee softball made a statement with its series win over Alabama. The No. 8 Lady Vols (40-8, 14-7 SEC) lost the first game 12-0 but won the next two games 2-0 and 4-1. The series win has significant postseason implications, putting Tennessee in position to secure a top-eight seed in the NCAA Tournament. The top 16 seeds host NCAA regionals, and the top eight host super regionals. Tennessee has arguably the best and deepest pitching staff in the country, with Sage Mardjetko throwing a one-hitter in Game 2 and Karlyn Pickens pitching strongly in Game 3. The Lady Vols' offense also found ways to score against one of the country's best pitching staffs.
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