The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecock baseball claims 1st win of season in series opener

The South Carolina baseball team swept its opening series against Miami-Ohio on Feb. 16, 17 and 18, 2024, at Founders Park. The Gamecocks started the weekend with a 5-1 victory, followed by high scoring wins of 11-4 and 14-0. The team is ranked No. 25 in the nation.

Sophomore outfielder Ethan Petry hits the ball at Founders Park on Feb 16, 2024. Petry helped the Gamecocks win its first game of season opener against Miami-Ohio and hit two home runs during the three-game series.
Sophomore outfielder Ethan Petry hits the ball at Founders Park on Feb 16, 2024. Petry helped the Gamecocks win its first game of season opener against Miami-Ohio and hit two home runs during the three-game series.
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Roman Kimball and his teammates talk during a mound visit during the Gamecock's matchup against the Redhawks on Feb. 18, 2024. Kimball helped lead his team to a no-hitter, the eighth in all of Gamecock baseball history.
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Roman Kimball and his teammates talk during a mound visit during the Gamecock's matchup against the Redhawks on Feb. 18, 2024. Kimball helped lead his team to a no-hitter, the eighth in all of Gamecock baseball history.
Junior infielder, catcher Talmadge LeCroy exclaims in frustration at an umpire's call during the Gamecock's game against the RedHawks on Feb. 18, 2024. LeCroy had 3 runs that helped contribute to South Carolina's 14-0 win against Miami-Ohio.
Junior infielder, catcher Talmadge LeCroy exclaims in frustration at an umpire's call during the Gamecock's game against the RedHawks on Feb. 18, 2024. LeCroy had 3 runs that helped contribute to South Carolina's 14-0 win against Miami-Ohio.
Junior third baseman Talmadge LeCroy slides into home plate on Feb. 16, 2024 at Founders Park. LeCroy had one hit during the Gamecocks' first victory over Miami-Ohio.
Junior third baseman Talmadge LeCroy slides into home plate on Feb. 16, 2024 at Founders Park. LeCroy had one hit during the Gamecocks' first victory over Miami-Ohio.
Junior outfielder Blake Jackson runs through first base to stay safe on Feb. 16, 2024. Jackson had one on-base hit and 1 run batted in during the team's victory over Miami-Ohio.
Junior outfielder Blake Jackson runs through first base to stay safe on Feb. 16, 2024. Jackson had one on-base hit and 1 run batted in during the team's victory over Miami-Ohio.
Senior infielder Tyler Causey swings at the ball during the Gamecocks' 14-0 victory over Miami-Ohio on Feb. 18, 2024. Causey had 3 hits during the three-game opening series at Founders Park.
Senior infielder Tyler Causey swings at the ball during the Gamecocks' 14-0 victory over Miami-Ohio on Feb. 18, 2024. Causey had 3 hits during the three-game opening series at Founders Park.
Sophomore infielder Will Tippett throws the ball toward the bases during the Gamecocks' 14-0 victory over Miami-Ohio on Feb. 18, 2024. Tippett had four putouts and eight assists during the Gamecocks' opening weekend series sweep.
Sophomore infielder Will Tippett throws the ball toward the bases during the Gamecocks' 14-0 victory over Miami-Ohio on Feb. 18, 2024. Tippett had four putouts and eight assists during the Gamecocks' opening weekend series sweep.
Junior outfielder Blake Jackson high-fives his teammates after the Gamecocks' 5-1 victory over Miami-Ohio on Feb. 16, 2024 at Founders Park. Jackson totaled three hits during the Gamecocks' opening weekend series.
Junior outfielder Blake Jackson high-fives his teammates after the Gamecocks' 5-1 victory over Miami-Ohio on Feb. 16, 2024 at Founders Park. Jackson totaled three hits during the Gamecocks' opening weekend series.