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sports21h ago

The SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover will debut the Automated Ball-Strike system using Hawk-Eye technology to assist calls.
Home plate umpires will still call pitches, but teams can challenge ball and strike calls with three challenges per game.
A review appears on the stadium video board and TV broadcast, showing pitch location and whether the original call stands or is overturned.
The ABS ruling is final and there is no arguing or appealing the system’s verdict.
The strike zone is customized to each hitter based on height measurements collected by the SEC before the tournament.
In extra innings, teams with no remaining challenges will receive one challenge per inning.
The move follows MLB’s lead on technology-enhanced officiating and could affect how fans engage with the game.
ABS is expected to add to the fan experience with on-screen animations showing pitch location and verdict.
Kentucky Wildcats are involved in the tournament, with a game against Vanderbilt in Game 2.
The ABS system is introduced as an experimental technology for the SEC tournament this season.

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sports18h ago

The Joe Gaither Show named Alabama defenders who are under the radar but could impact the 2026 season.
Gaither highlights Steve Bolo Mboumoua as a defender who could rise in 2026.
The piece ties Alabama football discussions to broader SEC baseball conversations and awards.
The show invites audience participation through voicemails and live comments.
The program is available on multiple platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
The feature is part of Alabama-centric content with sponsor mentions from local businesses.
The discussion also covers regional SEC events, such as the SEC baseball tournament and season awards.
The article is a cross-post among SI’s Alabama content and BamaCentral's coverage.
No direct game results are provided; the focus is on potential future impact and player development.

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sports13h ago

Kranzler pitched 3.2 innings of relief, retiring 10 straight batters after a fifth-inning jam to help Vanderbilt mount a comeback against Kentucky.
Coach Tim Corbin credited Kranzler's May surge and increased velocity, from 92 to 96 mph, as part of his late-season rise.
Kranzler's mental approach—staying present and not dwelling on the past—was identified as a key difference by pitching coach Scott Brown and Corbin.
Corbin described Kranzler as slowing his rhythm and letting the ball do the work, signaling a smoother and more efficient delivery.
Kranzler has emerged as Vanderbilt’s most reliable reliever as the bullpen and rotation faced injuries earlier in the season.
The May performance surge aligns with Vanderbilt’s need for stability in a volatile pitching staff late in the season.
Vanderbilt's upcoming must-win game against Florida could determine advancement in the SEC Tournament following Kranzler’s performance.
Kranzler credited improved mechanics and mental focus as part of his breakthrough for the bullpen.
Corbin highlighted May as Kranzler’s peak month in his career, reinforcing the timing of the improvement.
Kranzler’s velocity gain and mental approach have combined to stabilize the Vanderbilt bullpen late in the season.

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