No. 19 Alabama opened the weekend finale against South Carolina with three consecutive hits to jump into a 3-0 lead in Columbia. The early lead, combined with clutch pitching from Alabama freshman Myles Upchurch, spurred the Crimson Tide to a 7-6 victory and extended the program's SEC win streak to six with a second consecutive sweep. Bryce Fowler, leading off for the second straight day in place of a recovering Justin Lebron , opened the action with a single to centerfield. Eric Hines doubled down the left field line, and John Lemm brought them both in with a double of his own to put Alabama in front 2-0 before a single out was recorded. Jason Torres moved Lemm to third on a sacrifice fly, and Brennan Holt brought him home with a sacrifice of his own. South Carolina starting pitcher Alex Valentin forced Luke Vaughn into a pop-out to end the inning, but the damage was done, and the Crimson Tide held an early 3-0 lead.…