Offensive spark leads Gamecocks to win in first game of doubleheader
By Claudia Chakamian | March 10, 2018The Gamecock offense found their spark once again on Saturday and got the win during game one of the doubleheader against Princeton.
The Gamecock offense found their spark once again on Saturday and got the win during game one of the doubleheader against Princeton.
This year's Palmetto Series was nothing short of exciting, featuring strong pitching performances and offensive outbursts from both teams, resulting in Clemson taking the series 2-1.
South Carolina took on in state rival Clemson in the first game of the Palmetto Series Friday night. Some late inning heroics resulted in the Gamecocks protecting home field and taking a one game lead in the series.
After losing their past two games, the Gamecocks take on in state rival and so far undefeated team Clemson this weekend.
Despite dropping game three of the series, the Gamecocks picked up their second straight series win behind big bats against Charleston Southern.
The Gamecocks had another dominate day at the plate, clinching the series against Charleston Southern in the 14-2 win on Saturday.
Junior pitcher Adam Hill threw seven no-hit innings and struck out a career-high 14 batters in South Carolina's win over Charleston Southern on Friday night.
The big hitters came through again for South Carolina as they cruised past Winthrop Wednesday night for a 15-2 win.
The Gamecocks picked up their third straight win Tuesday night, led by freshman pitcher John Gilreath in his first career start.
The Gamecocks' pitching lead them to a shutout victory over the VMI Keydets on Sunday.
Despite losing game 1, the Gamecocks outscored VMI 16-2 in the final two games to take the series during Opening Weekend.
After suffering a tough loss in the season opener, the South Carolina baseball team bounced back and hit three home runs to get its first win of the season.
The Gamecock bats went cold as the game went on as South Carolina couldn't get the Opening Day win.
John Gilreath is proving himself worthy of a starting spot after this past Friday's scrimmage.
The Gamecock's starting lineup is looking clearer every day, but head coach Mark Kingston still has some decisions to make.
Gamecocks, picked to finish fourth in the SEC East, look to improve on last season with new head coach and All-SEC player.
The Gamecocks lost some big arms in the bullpen last season, including their star closer, so a lot of the preseason has been evaluating their new arms and seeing who can best fill the roles.
