The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecocks beat Clemson Tigers in Rivalry Series Finale

South Carolina and Clemson finished off their three-game series at Founders Park on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks came up strong with three home runs by the fifth inning from senior infielder Braylen Wimmer, sophomore catcher Talmadge LeCroy and junior outfielder Caleb Denny. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1, allowing the team to win the series 2-1 and putting it at 11-1 for the season.

The South Carolina baseball team celebrates after junior first baseman Gavin Casas hits a home run in the fourth inning against Clemson at Founders Park on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1, defeating it 2-1 in the series. 
The South Carolina baseball team celebrates after junior first baseman Gavin Casas hits a home run in the fourth inning against Clemson at Founders Park on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1, defeating it 2-1 in the series. 
Redshirt junior pitcher James Hicks throws a pitch during the matchup between South Carolina and Clemson on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1.
Redshirt junior pitcher James Hicks throws a pitch during the matchup between South Carolina and Clemson on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1.
Junior first baseman Gavin Casas attempts to tag out Clemson's runner during the third game of the series between South Carolina and Clemson on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1, winning 2-1 in the series. 
Junior first baseman Gavin Casas attempts to tag out Clemson's runner during the third game of the series between South Carolina and Clemson on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1, winning 2-1 in the series. 
Senior infielder Braylen Wimmer hits a double during the second inning of the game against Clemson at Founders Park on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1.
Senior infielder Braylen Wimmer hits a double during the second inning of the game against Clemson at Founders Park on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1.
Junior first baseman Gavin Casas points to the batter's eye after hitting a home run to center field in the fourth inning against Clemson on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1. 
Junior first baseman Gavin Casas points to the batter's eye after hitting a home run to center field in the fourth inning against Clemson on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1. 
Sophomore catcher Cole Messina prepares to catch a strike during the rivalry matchup between South Carolina and Clemson on March 5, 2023, at Founders Park. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1.
Sophomore catcher Cole Messina prepares to catch a strike during the rivalry matchup between South Carolina and Clemson on March 5, 2023, at Founders Park. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1.
Senior infielder Braylen Wimmer slides onto home plate, scoring a point for South Carolina in the fifth inning against Clemson on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1.
Senior infielder Braylen Wimmer slides onto home plate, scoring a point for South Carolina in the fifth inning against Clemson on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1.
South Carolina and Clemson fans pack Founders park during the third game of the rival series on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1, winning 2-1 in the series. 
South Carolina and Clemson fans pack Founders park during the third game of the rival series on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1, winning 2-1 in the series. 
Sophomore catcher Cole Messina hugs one of Clemson's players after the final game of the series between South Carolina and Clemson on March 5, 2023, at Founders Park. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1, winning 2-1 in the series. 
Sophomore catcher Cole Messina hugs one of Clemson's players after the final game of the series between South Carolina and Clemson on March 5, 2023, at Founders Park. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 7-1, winning 2-1 in the series. 
South Carolina players offer a toast during the playing of alma mater after their 7-1 win against Clemson on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 2-1 in the series, putting it 11-1 in the season.
South Carolina players offer a toast during the playing of alma mater after their 7-1 win against Clemson on March 5, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 2-1 in the series, putting it 11-1 in the season.