A brief analysis of Alabama Baseball’s season opener victory over Manhattan Collegeg

Quick Analysis: Alabama Baseball Wins Season Opening Game Against Manhattan College
From Sports Illustrated by Kim Rankin News, Analysis, and More on the Alabama Crimson Tide
Revised at 8:57 PM on February 16, 2024

, Alabama — At Sewell-Thomas Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide baseball team defeated Manhattan College 4-0 to earn its first victory of the 2024 campaign.

Ben Hess, a junior right-hand pitcher, started for the Crimson Tide and threw 4.0 innings, striking out nine batters, walking two, and giving up just one hit in an almost perfect outing. The victory went to Hess.

Hagan Banks and Myers, two more right-handed pitchers, participated in the shutout as well. Banks allowed one hit, walked one, and struck out five batters in 2.2 innings of work. Myers threw the remaining