Alabama softball will host Middle Tennessee State in the Tide’s second game of the 2023 NCAA tournament Tuscaloosa regional on Saturday afternoon.

Alex Salter will serve as Alabama’s starting pitcher after Jaala Torrence started Friday night’s shutout win over LIU. The Tide remains without Montana Fouts, who is day-to-day with a hyperextended left leg.

Middle Tennessee State defeated Central Arkansas on Friday in the four-team, double-elimination bracket. The winner of Saturday’s game will play Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. CT with a chance to advance to the super regionals.

Check back here for live updates from Saturday’s noon CT start in Rhoads Stadium.

Pregame: Salter will take the circle for Alabama, which gets Jenna Johnson back after she missed Friday night’s game with an injury. Alabama’s lineup: LF Johnson, RF Larissa Preuitt, 3B Ashley Prange, DP Bailey Dowling, C Ally Shipman, 1B Emma Broadfoot, SS Kenleigh Cahalan, 2B Kali Keivilin, CF Kristen White.

Mike Rodak is an Alabama beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @mikerodak.