UPDATE (11:50) That's a wrap. Jimmy Nelson went the distance, giving up five hits and striking out six in seventh-seeded Alabama's 7-1 win against second-seeded Auburn.

It was Nelson's third straight complete game. The Crimson Tide improved to 35-21 overall and will play the winner of Ole Miss-South Carolina tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Auburn (39-18) falls to the loser's bracket, where it will play the loser of Ole Miss-South Carolina tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. ET. The loser of that game is done.

The Tigers have lost their last three SEC tournament games dating back to their last appearance in 2003. All three losses have been to Alabama.

We'll have more in a bit after interviews.
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UPDATE (11:38 a.m.) Reliever Zach Blatt issued a bases loaded walk in the top of the ninth, then gave up a two-run single to David Kindred to make it 7-1. "Roll Tide" chants are starting up in the very pro-Alabama crowd.

Auburn has its All-SEC heart of the order coming up: Brian Fletcher, Hunter Morris and Kevin Patterson. The Tigers will need more than that, though.
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UPDATE ( 11:29 a.m.) Jimmy Nelson pitched around a one-out single by Justin Hargett. Curious bunt by Justin Fradejas, who looked like he was trying to get a hit. Trent Mummey ends the inning by lining a ball right to the first baseman.

Auburn's down to its last chance.
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UPDATE (11:22 a.m.) Alabama stretched its lead to 4-1 on Jake Smith's RBI double. It scored Clay Jones, who doubled earlier in the inning.

That was also the last batter for Bradley Hendrix, who pitched one inning and gave up one run. He's responsible for the runner on second, too. Sean Ray is on the mound.

All of Alabama's runs have come with two outs.
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UPDATE (11:11 a.m.) Still nothing for Auburn. Jimmy Nelson is cruising. The Tigers got their first hit since the third inning on Casey McElroy's single. He was promptly thrown out stealing on a failed hit and run. Ryan Jenkins followed by striking out to end the inning.

Nelson has retired 12 of the last 14 batters. He's got five strikeouts and has allowed four hits.
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UPDATE (11:00 a.m.) Cory Luckie nearly got out of the seventh. Instead, his day is done.

Luckie gave up a two-out double to Brock Bennett before Taylor Dugas roped an RBI triple to right just out of the reach of a diving Justin Fradejas to make it 3-1.

Bradley Hendrix is the Auburn reliever. Only one of Luckie's runs is earned so far.
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UPDATE (10:54 a.m.) Still nothing for Auburn. Shortstop Josh Rutledge made a nice snag on a line drive by Trent Mummey. After an error, Hunter Morris flew out to the warning track in center.

Auburn's looking a little inpatient at the plate, swinging at pitches out of the zone. Very unlike this Tigers offense.
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UPDATE (10:41 a.m.) Auburn goes down 1-2-3 in the fifth. Jimmy Nelson has four strikeouts and has allowed one run on three hits.
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UPDATE (10:36 am.) Just heard a brief between-innings interview with John Pawlowski. He basically said he figured runs would be at a premium today with Jimmy Nelson on the mound. Hence, the safety squeeze.

Alabama goes down quietly in the fifth, capped by a diving catch in left by Brian Fletcher.
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UPDATE (10:26 a.m.) Alabama's on the board. Andrew Miller provided a two-run single after Cory Luckie loaded the bases with two walks and a costly Justin Hargett error on what looked like an double play ball. Tide up 2-1.

Sean Ray and Bradley Hendrix, I believe, already up in the Auburn bullpen.
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UPDATE (10:13 a.m.) And Auburn strikes first with some small ball.

Dan Gamache led off the third with a double off the center field wall. Justin Hargett bunted him to second and Justin Fradejas brought him home with a safety squeeze to make it 1-0.
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UPDATE (10:03 a.m.) And we have our first test of the 108-second between inning clock. Catcher Ryan Jenkins popped out to end Auburn's half of the second. Tony Caldwell was immediately ready to go warm up the pitcher. No big deal.

If this clock measure truly speeds up the game, I'm all for it. It doesn't appear to be causing anybody great stress out there.
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UPDATE (9:58 a.m.): Luckie gets out of a second-inning jam, striking out Andrew Miller with runners on second and third. Luckie has four strikeout through two innings.

He's reached four strikeouts in only two other SEC starts, with seven against Georgia and four against Alabama.
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UPDATE (9:44 a.m.): The shot clock in right-center field is mildly distracting. It certainly draws your attention. We'll see if that fades with time. Pitches look like they're getting out in about 10 seconds. I can't imagine the 20-second clock will even come into play.

Anyway, the 9:30 game didn't start until 9:39. Perhaps there are other methods of keeping the game on schedule.

Cory Luckie set down Alabama in order in the first. Auburn's at the plate now.
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UPDATE (9:21 a.m.): Today's lineups:

ALABAMA

• 1. CF Taylor Dugas
• 2. SS Josh Rutledge
• 3. 2B Ross Wilson
• 4. 1B Clay Jones
• 5. DH David Kindred
• 6. 3B Jake Smith
• 7. LF Jon Kelton
• 8. RF Andrew Miller
• 9. C Brock Bennett
• SP RHP Jimmy Nelson

AUBURN

• 1. RF Justin Fradejas
• 2. CF Trent Mummey
• 3. LF Brian Fletcher
• 4. 1B Hunter Morris
• 5. DH Kevin Patterson
• 6. SS Casey McElroy
• 7. C Ryan Jenkins
• 8. 3B Dan Gamache
• 9. 2B Justin Hargett
• SP LHP Cory Luckie

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I've arrived safely in Hoover. Of course, it's difficult to get in an accident traveling 2 mph in traffic. It's a beautiful day here at Regions Park, as you can see in the photographic view from my press box seat.

Auburn's wearing orange for the opener, which is about a half hour away from starting.

I'll be posting throughout the game, so check back all morning.