PHOTOS: Clemson baseball sweeps the University of South Carolina with three wins in the Palmetto Series Rivalry

The series between Clemson and the University of South Carolina ended in a decisive sweep, with Clemson winning all three games and handing Carolina its first loss of the season. The series featured three distinct settings—one game at Clemson, one at a neutral site in Greenville and one at South Carolina. Although they lost, the Gamecocks had one achievement from the weekend. Junior infielder Ethan Petry is now tied for third on the Gamecock career home run list with 47. He is one away from tying the second place spot of 48 home runs. Carolina now prepares to host Davidson on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at Ray Tanner Field at Founders Park.

Senior right-handed pitcher Dylan Eskew throws a pitch to the Clemson offense on March 2, 2025 at Ray Tanner Field at Founders Park. Eskew pitched six innings allowing 3 hits and striking out seven others.

Senior catcher Talmadge LeCroy steps up to bat against Clemson at Fluor Field on March 1, 2025. South Carolina fell to the Tigers, 5-1, in the neutral site matchup.

Senior outfielder Dalton Mashore runs to third base on March 2, 2025 as the Gamecocks face off against the Clemson Tigers in the last game of their Palmetto Series rivalry. The three games with three different locations had a total attendance of 22,116.

Sophomore left-handed pitcher Jake McCoy delivers a pitch against the Clemson Tigers at Fluor Field on March 1, 2025. McCoy recorded a career-high 12 strikeouts over six innings, allowing 3 hits, two runs and two walks in his 93-pitch start.

University of South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer throws out the first pitch as the Gamecocks prepare to face off against Clemson on March 2, 2025 at Ray Tanner Field at Founders Park. Many people from the USC community went to the game to support the team in their Palmetto Series matchup.

Junior catcher Max Kaufer slides safely into second base against the Clemson Tigers at Fluor Field on March 1, 2025. South Carolina fell to Clemson, 5-1, in the Saturday afternoon matchup at the neutral site ballpark.

Sophomore outfielder Ryan Bakes hits the ball of a Clemson pitcher on March 2, 2025. The Gamecocks recorded 5 hits on the night against the Tiger defense.

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Tyler Pitzer winds up for a pitch against Clemson at Fluor Field on March 1, 2025. South Carolina’s pitching staff tallied 15 strikeouts in the neutral site matchup.

Junior infielder Ethan Petry catches a throw at first base on March 2, 2025 as a Clemson runner approaches first base. Petry started the game with 63 putouts on the season.

Junior infielder Will Tippett hustles to field the ball against Clemson at Fluor Field on March 1, 2025. South Carolina fell to the Tigers 5-1, in the neutral site matchup.

Senior infielder Jordan Carrion gets ready to field the ball on March 2, 2025 against the Clemson offense. The Gamecocks started the game with 279 putouts thus far this season.

Sophomore infielder Nolan Nawrocki steps up to bat against Clemson at Fluor Field on Saturday, March 1, 2025. South Carolina fell to the Tigers, 5-1, in the neutral site matchup.