Ohio stops legal sportsbooks from accepting bets on Alabama baseball

The state of Ohio has instructed its legal sportsbooks to stop accepting bets on Alabama baseball, according to a report from ESPN

According to the report, Ohio Casino Control Commission executive director Matthew T. Shuler issued a directive banning "the acceptance of any wagers on University of Alabama baseball effective immediately." ESPN also reported that independent integrity monitors alerted sportsbooks to suspicious activity involving Friday's game against LSU, where the Crimson Tide lost, 8-6.

The Tigers held a seven-run lead late in Friday's contest, but Alabama rallied for five runs in the final two innings, including four with two outs in the ninth. LSU would also win Saturday's game, 12-8, and completed the sweep with a 13-11 win on Sunday. The Crimson Tide won four straight before Friday.

Alabama (30-15, 9-12 SEC) hosts Vanderbilt (32-11, 16-5) in a Thursday-Sunday series at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Thursday and Friday games are scheduled for 7 p.m. starts, with Saturday's finale has first pitch set for 2 p.m.