COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — John Lemm drove in four runs with a homer and a fielder’s choice, leading Alabama to a 9-6 Southeastern Conference win over South Carolina on Saturday at Carolina Stadium.

Lemm’s three-run homer in the fifth inning capped a burst that included three home runs by Alabama in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. Jojo Williamson hit a three-run shot in the fourth, and Will Plattner added a two-run blast in the sixth as the Crimson Tide built a 9-4 lead.

Jake Randolph answered for the Gamecocks with a three-run homer in the second. Patrick Evans went deep in the sixth, and KJ Scobey added a sacrifice fly in the ninth, but South Carolina could not overcome the deficit.

Alabama starter Zane Adams pitched six innings, striking out nine while allowing five earned runs on no hits. Matthew Heiberger tossed two perfect innings for the save. Alabama improved to 34-17, while South Carolina fell to 22-29. The teams meet again Sunday in the series finale.