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PHOTOS: Gamecock baseball defeats UMass Lowell in season-opening series

The South Carolina baseball team swept its season-opening series against UMass Lowell on Feb. 17, 18 and 19, 2023 at Founders Park. The Gamecocks outscored the River Hawks by a combined 49-5 score over the three games.

Freshman infielder and right-handed pitcher Ethan Petry jumps with freshman right-handed pitcher Austin Williamson. The Gamecocks defeated UMass Lowell and won 12-1 on Feb. 19, 2023.
Freshman infielder and right-handed pitcher Ethan Petry jumps with freshman right-handed pitcher Austin Williamson. The Gamecocks defeated UMass Lowell and won 12-1 on Feb. 19, 2023.
Senior outfield Dylan Brewer loosens up prior to taking bat on Feb. 18, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated UMass Lowell 17-1.
Senior outfield Dylan Brewer loosens up prior to taking bat on Feb. 18, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated UMass Lowell 17-1.
Fifth-year infielder Will McGillis heads into home plate and shares a high five with third base coach Scott Wingo. McGillis helped the Gamecocks to their 20-3 victory over UMass Lowell on Feb. 17, 2023.  
Fifth-year infielder Will McGillis heads into home plate and shares a high five with third base coach Scott Wingo. McGillis helped the Gamecocks to their 20-3 victory over UMass Lowell on Feb. 17, 2023.  
Sophomore outfielder Carson Hornung and sophomore catcher Cole Messina share a celebratory hug during the Gamecocks matchup versus UMass Lowell. South Carolina defeated the Riverhawks 20-3 on opening day on Feb. 17, 2023.
Sophomore outfielder Carson Hornung and sophomore catcher Cole Messina share a celebratory hug during the Gamecocks matchup versus UMass Lowell. South Carolina defeated the Riverhawks 20-3 on opening day on Feb. 17, 2023.
Sophomore catcher Talmadge LeCroy catches the ball in-between innings during the game on February 19, 2023. The South Carolina baseball team won against UMass Lowell 12-1.
Sophomore catcher Talmadge LeCroy catches the ball in-between innings during the game on February 19, 2023. The South Carolina baseball team won against UMass Lowell 12-1.
South Carolina baseball lines up for the national anthem prior to the start of their game against UMass Lowell at Founders Park on Feb. 18, 2023. The Gamecocks won 17-1 in the second game of a three-game series.  
South Carolina baseball lines up for the national anthem prior to the start of their game against UMass Lowell at Founders Park on Feb. 18, 2023. The Gamecocks won 17-1 in the second game of a three-game series.  
Junior first baseman Gavin Casas slides into home after hitting back-to-back home runs with fifth-year infielder Will McGillis in the fifth inning on Feb. 18, 2023. The Gamecocks hit back-to-back homeruns in both of its opening games this season.  
Junior first baseman Gavin Casas slides into home after hitting back-to-back home runs with fifth-year infielder Will McGillis in the fifth inning on Feb. 18, 2023. The Gamecocks hit back-to-back homeruns in both of its opening games this season.  
Junior right handed pitcher Jack Mahoney hugs his teammate after his last pitch during the game against UMass Lowell. The Gamecocks won 12-1 and Mahoney struck out a career-high 9 batters.
Junior right handed pitcher Jack Mahoney hugs his teammate after his last pitch during the game against UMass Lowell. The Gamecocks won 12-1 and Mahoney struck out a career-high 9 batters.
Senior infielder Braylen Wimmer hits the ball during the game against UMass Lowell. The Gamecocks won 12-1.
Senior infielder Braylen Wimmer hits the ball during the game against UMass Lowell. The Gamecocks won 12-1.
The South Carolina’s baseball team watches the field as the team plays on February 19, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated UMass Lowell 12-1 to clinch a three-game sweep.
The South Carolina’s baseball team watches the field as the team plays on February 19, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated UMass Lowell 12-1 to clinch a three-game sweep.
Freshman pitcher Austin Williamson pitches against UMass Lowell on Feb. 17, 2023. The Gamecocks took down the River Hawks 20-3, and Williamson closed out the game with a series of strikeouts.
Freshman pitcher Austin Williamson pitches against UMass Lowell on Feb. 17, 2023. The Gamecocks took down the River Hawks 20-3, and Williamson closed out the game with a series of strikeouts.
Fifth-year infielder Will McGillis grins after firing a home run into the stands and putting the Gamecocks up 17-3 on UMass Lowell on Feb. 17, 2023. The Gamecocks finished the night with a 20-3 victory.  
Fifth-year infielder Will McGillis grins after firing a home run into the stands and putting the Gamecocks up 17-3 on UMass Lowell on Feb. 17, 2023. The Gamecocks finished the night with a 20-3 victory.  
Junior first baseman Gavin Casas gets ready on deck to bat during South Carolina’s opening day matchup against UMass Lowell on Feb. 17, 2023. Casas is a transfer from Vanderbilt University.  
Junior first baseman Gavin Casas gets ready on deck to bat during South Carolina’s opening day matchup against UMass Lowell on Feb. 17, 2023. Casas is a transfer from Vanderbilt University.