It was a game of missed opportunities for the Crimson Tide as No. 17 Georgia softball opened the series in Tuscaloosa with a 4-3 victory over No. 25 Alabama. The Crimson Tide stranded nine runners on the evening and squandered numerous opportunities as its conference troubles continue.

Alabama is up against a No. 17-ranked Georgia team that sits at 24-8 overall and 3-6 in SEC play. Georgia is coming off an SEC series loss to LSU, the Bulldogs still looking for the first conference series win of the season after dropping their series to Tennessee and South Carolina.

The No. 15 Georgia softball team defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 4-3 on Friday evening in the opening game of their weekend series at Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. With