Gamecocks Fight for Victory in SEC Opener

0:00On March 15th, South Carolina baseball is facing a tough start to SEC play after dropping the first two games to the 23rd ranked Florida, Gators at Condron Ball Park. The game cocks lost one nothing in extras on Friday and three nothing on Saturday, getting shut out for 19 straight innings with just four hits. Total. On Friday, South Carolina's top pitchers kept Florida hitless until the 9th, but a sacrifice fly ended it. Today's starter, Anne Phillips, wins six strong innings without an earned run, matching Florida's Aiden King, who struck out nine. Still, a drop fly ball and bullpen walks led to unearned runs for the Gators. Coaches and players are frustrated, but staying positive, pointing to Florida's elite pitching and tough conditions like wind blowing in. The game cocks struck out double digits both games and couldn't time up against high 90s fastballs from the Gators' relievers. No Hollins provided the only multi hit game for USC with a single end double, but no rallies materialized in the late innings.

1:02The pitching staff has shown grit despite the depletion, saving arms for future matchups. Now the game cocks head into Sunday's series finale at 1 p.m., desperate to avoid the sweep before hosting Charlotte on Tuesday and welcoming Arkansas. Next weekend...