Alabama baseball and softball celebrated the Easter weekend with series wins over the Kentucky Wildcats.

For Alabama baseball, Friday's 4-2 victory ended a seven-game losing streak while Alabama softball took their second consecutive series in conference play with two victories at Kentucky.

Alexis Osorio also made her return to the circle in grand fashion with wins on Friday and Sunday. The senior pitcher shutout Kentucky in Friday's 9-0 domination of Kentucky.

During this week's episode of the Across the Diamond podcast, James Hardy and Josh Smith discuss Alabama baseball's loss in Montgomery and examine the reasons for the Crimson Tide's rebound against the Wildcats.

The duo also reviewed the impact of Alexis Osorio's return for Alabama softball and their huge weekend ahead against Florida.

Other topics include:

Post-game comments from Brad Bohannon and Chandler Taylor after Sunday's loss to Kentucky.

Comments from Alabama softball catcher Reagan Dykes on how she has increased her leadership role on the team and their approach at the plate.

Big homecoming weekend for Alabama softball's Kaylee Tow in Kentucky.

Importance of minimizing mistakes and playing aggressive for Alabama baseball and Alabama softball.

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