PHOTOS: Gamecock baseball faces 2 losses in weekend series to Texas A&M Aggies

The Gamecock baseball team played a two-game series against the Texas A&M Aggies on Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6, 2024. The Gamecocks fell in both matchups, losing 2-9 and 3-6, respectively. The Aggies scored 7 runs in the first three innings on Friday, all but securing its win. On Saturday, senior infielder Gavin Casas hit South Carolina's first pinch-hit home run since the its game against Florida on May 19, 2022, but it wasn't enough to push the Gamecocks ahead of the Aggies. Next up, South Carolina will face UNC on April 9, 2024, at 7 p.m. on the road at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Junior pitcher Eli Jones gears up to throw a pitch to the batter at Founders Park on April 5, 2024. Jones gave up 7 runs and recorded his first loss of the season in the Gamecocks' 9-2 loss.

A view from the third base line at Founders Park before the Gamecocks' matchup against Texas A&M on April 6, 2024. The Gamecocks have played 21 games at home so far this season.

Freshman pitcher Tyler Pitzer throws a pitch from the mound during South Carolina's game against Texas A&M on April 6, 2024. Pitzer threw 2.1 innings for the Gamecocks, earning two strikeouts.

Junior outfielder Evan Stone autographs a young fan’s hat before South Carolina's game against Texas A&M on April 6, 2024. Stone joined the Gamecocks as a freshman in 2022.

Senior infielder Tyler Causey attempts to catch a runner at first base during South Carolina's game against Texas A&M on April 6, 2024. The Gamecocks lost 6-3 to the Aggies in the matchup.

Freshman infielder Lee Ellis swings and hits the ball during South Carolina’s game against Texas A&M on April 6, 2024. The Gamecocks lost 6-3 to the Aggies in the matchup.

Freshman infielder Lee Ellis takes a pitch in an at-bat during South Carolina's game against Texas A&M at Founders Park on April 5, 2024. The Gamecocks lost 9-2 to the Aggies in the matchup.

Junior outfielder Kennedy Jones walks off of third base during South Carolina's game against Texas A&M on April 6, 2024. Jones went 1-4 in at-bats for the Gamecocks in the matchup.

Senior infielder Gavin Casas celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run against Texas A&M on April 6, 2024. The Gamecocks lost 6-3 to the Aggies in the matchup.

University of South Carolina baseball players stand together and make a toast while the alma mater plays following their loss to Texas A&M on April 6, 2024. The Gamecocks are 21-10 overall on the season.