The lines between the college and professional baseball game continue to blur season by season. The Automated Ball-Strike challenge system will see its first action at the NCAA level in the upcoming Southeastern Conference Tournament later this month. The MLB recently introduced the system this season after testing it in the minor leagues since 2022. “One of the beautiful things about the SEC is they're always on the forefront of change,” Texas Longhorns head coach Jim Schlossnagle said. “Trying things and trying to push the envelope to make the game better, whether it be the double base or the different clocks.” How Will ABS Affect The Game Moving Forward Texas freshman pitcher Brett Crossland tosses a pitch against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on May 2, 2026, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, Texas. | Noah McCord, The Reflector Teams will be allotted three challenges per game, a change from the MLB’s two per game.…