Auburn baseball exploded for 46 runs on 51 hits in its sweep of South Carolina. Here are three observations from the series.

South Carolina ranks 62nd in the RPI, making it a Quad IV series for Auburn, since the games are at home. That means losses would likely hurt the Tigers more than wins would help them.

No. 1 LSU will return to Founders Park on Friday night for a Game 2 matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. CT w