Alabama softball is playing Virginia Tech in the second game of the Tuscaloosa regional as part of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

The Crimson Tide (38-21) and coach Patrick Murphy are fresh off a win over Jackson State in the opening round Friday. The five-inning shutout was the 31st all-time in NCAA regional play for Alabama.

The Hokies and Crimson Tide already faced each other twice prior to Saturday. Virginia Tech won the first matchup on Feb. 21. Meanwhile, Alabama won the second matchup on Feb. 23.

Now, the two will play to break the series tie. The winner will advance to play Sunday, one win away from reaching a super regional. The loser will play again Saturday in an elimination game.

Follow along for live updates from Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa.

First inning

— Top of the first: Jocelyn Briski walks the first batter Cori McMillan. Then, Briski walked the next batter too on a full count. Then Briski finds some rhythm and strikes out the next batter. But the next batter gets to first on the first pitch with the first hit allowed. Bases are loaded. Then Bre Peck singled to right field, scoring a Virginia Tech runner. 1-0 Virginia Tech with one out.

Pregame

— Jocelyn Briski will pitch for Alabama. Emma Mazzarone will pitch for Virginia Tech. Briski has a 2.78 ERA. Mazzarone brings a 3.30 ERA.

— Alabama’s order: Audrey Vandagriff, Lauren Johnson, Kali Heivilin, Marie Giles, Salen Hawkins, Brooke Ellestad, Mari Hubbard, Abby Duchsherer, Larissa Preuitt.

— Virginia Tech’s order: Cori McMillan, Jordan Lynch, Zoe Yaeger, Kylie Aldridge, Bre Peck, Trinity Martin, Emily LeGette, Annika Rohs, Rachel Castine.