The Crimson Tide opened the season in Sewell-Thomas Stadium with rain falling from the skies and Crimson Tide runs raining down on Valparaiso in a 16-2 win.
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Alabama shortstop Jett Manning (26) celebrates with Walker McCleney (13) and Chandler Avant (5) after scoring a run against Valparaiso. Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama shortstop Jett Manning (26) celebrates with Walker McCleney (13) and Chandler Avant (5) after scoring a run against Valparaiso. Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama infielder Chandler Avant (5) waves for Alabama infielder Jett Manning (26) to slide as he rushes home with a run against Valparaiso. Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Fans shelter from a rain shower as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Rain pelts down in Sewell-Thomas Stadium as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso and long time fan Jimmy Stewart leads a "Roll Tide" cheer in Sewell-Thomas Stadium Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama third baseman Cobie Vance (1) reacts to a ball that was just foul as he is a runner at second. Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama infielder Chandler Avant (5) celebrates after sliding safely into third with Valparaiso infielder Sam Shaikin (25) applying a late tag. Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama infielder Cobie Vance (1) makes a play at third base as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Fans wear ponchos as rain pelts down in Sewell-Thomas Stadium as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama pitcher Sam Finnerty (10) delivers a pitch against Valparaiso as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama pitcher Sam Finnerty (10) delivers a pitch against Valparaiso as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama shortstop Jett Manning (26) applies a tag to Valparaiso catcher Scott Kapers (8) as he attempts a steal. Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama infielder John Trousdale (2) grimaces as he fouls off a pitch as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama head coach Brad Bohannon watches as Alabama baseball opened the season against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama infielder Chandler Avant (5) slides safely into third with Valparaiso third baseman Sam Shaikin (25) waits for the throw. Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama infielder Cobie Vance (1) makes a play at third base as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama infielder Cobie Vance (1) makes a play at third base as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama shortstop Jett Manning (26) throws to first for an out against Valparaiso as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama shortstop Jett Manning (26) throws to first for an out against Valparaiso as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama shortstop Jett Manning (26) charges the ball and makes a play against Valparaiso as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama pitcher Sam Finnerty (10) delivers a pitch against Valparaiso as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

Alabama pitcher Sam Finnerty (10) delivers a pitch against Valparaiso as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era against Valparaiso Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]

A fan throws back a home run ball hit by Valparaiso as Alabama baseball opened the Brad Bohannon era Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. [Gary Cosby Jr./Staff Photo]