HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Geoffrey Bramlett pitched a complete game and struck out 10 batters, leading Alabama to a 6-1 victory over Mississippi Tuesday in the opening game of the Southeastern Conference tournament.
The Crimson Tide (31-26) plays Texas A&M on Wednesday, when the tournament moves to the double-elimination format. Ole Miss (30-26) was knocked out.
Bramlett (8-3) allowed nine hits, all singles, and didn't walk anybody.
Alabama gave him all the cushion he needed with a four-run seventh inning, including Casey Hughston's RBI double. Hughston had two hits and drove in two runs.
JC Wilhite and Mikey White also had two hits for the Tide.