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Bama Wins 5-3, Has Six Game Winning Streak

The Crimson Tide took their traveling show on the road for a "home game" in Huntsville, and defeated Mercer 5-3, running the season record to 29-24.

Alabama continued its late season surge, winning its sixth straight game with a 5-3 victory over the Mercer Bears. The Tide improved to 29-24 on the year, while Mercer fell to 29-20 overall. The game was played at Joe Davis Stadium in Huntsville, as a home game for the Tide.

'Bama started Alex Watkins on the mound, and he pitched four effective innings, allowing five hits, one walk, three runs (all earned) and striking out four.