Exploring the Impact of Montana Fouts' Injury on Alabama Softball's Season

During the SEC softball match on May 11, Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts was injured in the 7th inning. What happened? Here's what we all know.

At lengthy remaining, the SEC softball tournament is here — and it's as aggressive as ever. On Thursday, May 11, the fifth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide defeated No. Four seed Arkansas in extras to advance to the semifinal spherical.

However, it isn't all sunshine and rainbows for Alabama.

All-American pitcher Montana Fouts left the recreation in the 7th inning and could not end the game. Wait, what happened? Here's what we know about her injury and availability for the rest of the tournament.

What came about to Montana Fouts?

As said before, Montana left the recreation in the 7th inning; apparently she suffered a left leg or ankle injury. She completed the game with 108 pitches thrown, including "66 strikes, nine strikeouts, three walks, three wild pitches, and five hits allowed," in step with SECSports.com.

Alabama trainer Patrick Murphy up to date enthusiasts on Montana's injury.

Following their victory over the defending SEC match champs, Alabama coach Patrick Murphy told ESPN's Holly Rowe and said he didn't plan on having Montana pitch in the semifinals or finals of the tournament. He did not say too much about her injury, but he stated she misplaced her footing while touchdown on her follow-through.

"She slipped a little bit," he said, according to AL.com. "I've seen it before with a pitcher where the surface gets really, really, like concrete, and it's slick. … Hopefully, she's going to be OK."

Once the game ended, the Crimson Tide accumulated round the injured All-SEC pitcher, who used to be in tears: "Montana has been the leader from day one — the one that speaks up in the huddle, the one that speaks up in practice, in our team room," trainer Patrick Murphy added, according to Sports Illustrated.

"I really think that they wanted to have her back 100% tonight," he added. "[Alex Salter] came in and did a hell of a job, made some really good pitches. And then you know, we just kept rallying, and finally, somebody gets the job done, and it was [Bailey] Dowling."

Alabama will face the winner of No. 8 Florida and No. 1 Tennessee in the semifinals on Friday, May 12.

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