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PHOTOS: Gamecock baseball splits series with LSU

The No. 6 Gamecock baseball team split its series against the No. 1 LSU Tigers on April 6 and April 7, 2023. The planned three-game series was cut one game short due to inclement weather.

Freshman outfielder Ethan Petry hits a home run in his first at-bat of the game against LSU on April 6, 2023. This was the first of 13 runs for the Gamecocks in the series opener at Founders Park.
Freshman outfielder Ethan Petry hits a home run in his first at-bat of the game against LSU on April 6, 2023. This was the first of 13 runs for the Gamecocks in the series opener at Founders Park.
Sophomore catcher Cole Messina was the starting catcher for the Gamecocks on April 6, 2023, working with four pitchers and helping the team win 13-5 against the LSU Tigers. Due to a weather cancellation, the teams only played two games and split the series 1-1.
Sophomore catcher Cole Messina was the starting catcher for the Gamecocks on April 6, 2023, working with four pitchers and helping the team win 13-5 against the LSU Tigers. Due to a weather cancellation, the teams only played two games and split the series 1-1.
Sophomore catcher Cole Messina throws his hands in the air after freshman outfielder Ethan Petry hits a grand slam for the Gamecocks, expanding its lead against the Tigers. No. 6 South Carolina won the first game of the two-game series 13-5 against No. 1 LSU on April 6, 2023, at Founders Park. 
Sophomore catcher Cole Messina throws his hands in the air after freshman outfielder Ethan Petry hits a grand slam for the Gamecocks, expanding its lead against the Tigers. No. 6 South Carolina won the first game of the two-game series 13-5 against No. 1 LSU on April 6, 2023, at Founders Park. 
Sophomore outfielder Evan Stone swings at a pitch in hopes of getting on base for the Gamecocks and improving the lead against the LSU Tigers. No. 6 South Carolina won the first game of a two-game series 13-5 against No. 1 LSU on April 6, 2023.
Sophomore outfielder Evan Stone swings at a pitch in hopes of getting on base for the Gamecocks and improving the lead against the LSU Tigers. No. 6 South Carolina won the first game of a two-game series 13-5 against No. 1 LSU on April 6, 2023.
Freshman pitcher Austin Williamson congratulates freshman outfielder Ethan Petry on his 384-foot grand slam by jumping with excitement after he crosses home plate. Petry’s two home runs and eight RBI during the first game of the two-game series against LSU helped South Carolina win 13-5.
Freshman pitcher Austin Williamson congratulates freshman outfielder Ethan Petry on his 384-foot grand slam by jumping with excitement after he crosses home plate. Petry’s two home runs and eight RBI during the first game of the two-game series against LSU helped South Carolina win 13-5.
The South Carolina Gamecocks huddle together in prayer before the second game of an SEC series against LSU on April 7, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Tigers 13-5 in the first game of the series but dropped game two 8-7. 
The South Carolina Gamecocks huddle together in prayer before the second game of an SEC series against LSU on April 7, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Tigers 13-5 in the first game of the series but dropped game two 8-7. 
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Chris Veach celebrates a strikeout in the seventh inning of play against LSU on April 7, 2023. Veach pitched three innings, allowing no runs while striking out five Tigers. 
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Chris Veach celebrates a strikeout in the seventh inning of play against LSU on April 7, 2023. Veach pitched three innings, allowing no runs while striking out five Tigers. 
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Cade Austin warms up in the bullpen before pitching against LSU on April 7, 2023. Austin gave up a grand slam in the eighth inning that allowed the Tigers to erase the Gamecocks' 7-3 lead.
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Cade Austin warms up in the bullpen before pitching against LSU on April 7, 2023. Austin gave up a grand slam in the eighth inning that allowed the Tigers to erase the Gamecocks' 7-3 lead.
South Carolina players line up for the national anthem on April 7, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the No.1 ranked LSU Tigers 8-7 in the second game of the series.  
South Carolina players line up for the national anthem on April 7, 2023. The Gamecocks lost to the No.1 ranked LSU Tigers 8-7 in the second game of the series.  
Junior pitcher Jack Mahoney started for South Carolina in the series' second game on April 7, 2023. The game was Mahoney's eighth start of 2023 after undergoing Tommy John surgery and not pitching in 2022.
Junior pitcher Jack Mahoney started for South Carolina in the series' second game on April 7, 2023. The game was Mahoney's eighth start of 2023 after undergoing Tommy John surgery and not pitching in 2022.