Inconsistent offense could lead to changes in Gamecocks’ lineup

With South Carolina’s offense continuing to be inconsistent, a couple of players who were supposed to be key contributors could be replaced in the starting lineup.

Shortstop Madison Stokes’ batting average has dropped to .211, the lowest on the team. First baseman Matt Williams has gone from hitting more than .400 early this season to batting .270 entering this weekend’s series against Mississippi State.

Williams has one hit in his past 29 at bats (.034 average), while Stokes is in a 6-for-35 skid (.171 average).

“We’ve got to get some production somewhere. I like some of the at-bats that we’re having, but obviously Madison and Matt will be the first to tell you that they’ve got to play…