The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: Gamecock baseball remains undefeated after sweeping UPenn

The University of South Carolina upheld a winning streak against the University of Pennsylvania during a three-game series starting on Feb. 24, 2023, at Founders Park. The No. 23 Gamecocks started the weekend strong and never looked back, finishing 7-4 on Friday, 1-0 on Saturday and 6-5 on Sunday.

Hyping each other up, sophomore pitcher Eli Jones back-bumps his teammate, fifth-year infielder Will McGillis, before the first game of South Carolina's three-game series against UPenn at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. The Gamecocks led the game after the second inning, ending with a score of 7-4.   
Hyping each other up, sophomore pitcher Eli Jones back-bumps his teammate, fifth-year infielder Will McGillis, before the first game of South Carolina's three-game series against UPenn at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. The Gamecocks led the game after the second inning, ending with a score of 7-4.   
Freshman catcher Cole Messina holds the ball in his mitt during the Gamecocks' first matchup of its three-game series against the Fighting Quakers on Feb. 24, 2023. Not only was Messina the catcher for most of the game, but he also played at bat, hitting a home run to make the final score 7-4.
Freshman catcher Cole Messina holds the ball in his mitt during the Gamecocks' first matchup of its three-game series against the Fighting Quakers on Feb. 24, 2023. Not only was Messina the catcher for most of the game, but he also played at bat, hitting a home run to make the final score 7-4.
Junior outfielder Caleb Denny attempts to hit the ball with his bat during South Carolina's game against UPenn at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Fighting Quakers 7-4 in the first game of the weekend series.
Junior outfielder Caleb Denny attempts to hit the ball with his bat during South Carolina's game against UPenn at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Fighting Quakers 7-4 in the first game of the weekend series.
Preparing to throw the ball, redshirt sophomore pitcher and infielder Chris Veach makes eye contact with the Gamecock catcher in a game against UPenn at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. South Carolina had won both games so far in its three-game series, with the first score being 7-4 and the other 1-0. 
Preparing to throw the ball, redshirt sophomore pitcher and infielder Chris Veach makes eye contact with the Gamecock catcher in a game against UPenn at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. South Carolina had won both games so far in its three-game series, with the first score being 7-4 and the other 1-0. 
South Carolina sophomore catcher Cole Messina holds his glove up ready to catch the ball in a game against UPenn at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. Messina not only was the catcher for most of the game but also played at bat, hitting a home run to make the final score 7-4.
South Carolina sophomore catcher Cole Messina holds his glove up ready to catch the ball in a game against UPenn at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. Messina not only was the catcher for most of the game but also played at bat, hitting a home run to make the final score 7-4.
Attempting to hit the ball, freshman infielder and pitcher Ethan Petry makes a full swing during the South Carolina matchup against UPenn on Feb. 24, 2023, at Founders Park. South Carolina had won both games so far in its three-game series, with the first score being 7-4 and the other 1-0.
Attempting to hit the ball, freshman infielder and pitcher Ethan Petry makes a full swing during the South Carolina matchup against UPenn on Feb. 24, 2023, at Founders Park. South Carolina had won both games so far in its three-game series, with the first score being 7-4 and the other 1-0.
Fifth-year infield Will McGillis slides onto third base and is safe during the South Carolina matchup against UPenn at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. The Gamecocks won the first game in the series 7-4.
Fifth-year infield Will McGillis slides onto third base and is safe during the South Carolina matchup against UPenn at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. The Gamecocks won the first game in the series 7-4.
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Jackson Phipps throws from the top of the mound on Feb. 24, 2023, at Founders Park during the Gamecock's matchup against the Fighting Quakers. The Gamecocks won the first game in the series 7-4.
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Jackson Phipps throws from the top of the mound on Feb. 24, 2023, at Founders Park during the Gamecock's matchup against the Fighting Quakers. The Gamecocks won the first game in the series 7-4.
With the ball moving past the batter, sophomore catcher Cole Messina holds his glove up ready to catch it. The Gamecocks played the Fighting Quakers on Feb. 24, 2023, at Founders Park in a three-game series. Messina not only was the catcher for most of the first game but also played at bat, hitting a home run to make the final score 7-4.  
With the ball moving past the batter, sophomore catcher Cole Messina holds his glove up ready to catch it. The Gamecocks played the Fighting Quakers on Feb. 24, 2023, at Founders Park in a three-game series. Messina not only was the catcher for most of the first game but also played at bat, hitting a home run to make the final score 7-4.  
Giving his coach a high five as he passes by third base, sophomore catcher Cole Messina makes a home run at the Gamecock's matchup against the Fighting Quakers at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. Messina made the last home run of the game, making the score 7-4. 
Giving his coach a high five as he passes by third base, sophomore catcher Cole Messina makes a home run at the Gamecock's matchup against the Fighting Quakers at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. Messina made the last home run of the game, making the score 7-4. 
Sophomore catcher Cole Messina holds tight to the ball. in a game against the Fighting Quakers on Feb. 24, 2023, at Founders Park. Messina not only was the catcher for most of the game but also played at bat, hitting a home run to make the final score 7-4.
Sophomore catcher Cole Messina holds tight to the ball. in a game against the Fighting Quakers on Feb. 24, 2023, at Founders Park. Messina not only was the catcher for most of the game but also played at bat, hitting a home run to make the final score 7-4.
Throwing from the top of the mound, fifth-year pitcher Nick Proctor winds up to through the ball for the Gamecocks' game against the Fighting Quakers at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. South Carolina made seven total home runs within the nine innings, finishing with a score of 7-4.
Throwing from the top of the mound, fifth-year pitcher Nick Proctor winds up to through the ball for the Gamecocks' game against the Fighting Quakers at Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023. South Carolina made seven total home runs within the nine innings, finishing with a score of 7-4.
Running from third base, fifth-year infielder Will McGillis makes the fifth home run of the Gamecock's game on Feb. 24, 2023, at Founders Park against the Fight Quakers. South Carolina made five home runs in the second inning, only scoring two more throughout the next six innings to make the score 7-4.
Running from third base, fifth-year infielder Will McGillis makes the fifth home run of the Gamecock's game on Feb. 24, 2023, at Founders Park against the Fight Quakers. South Carolina made five home runs in the second inning, only scoring two more throughout the next six innings to make the score 7-4.
Pitching for most of the game, junior pitcher Will Sanders throws the ball to the Gamecock catcher. The game took place in Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023, with the Gamecocks playing the the Fighting Quakers. South Carolina had won both games so far in its three-game series, with the first score being 7-4 and the other 1-0.
Pitching for most of the game, junior pitcher Will Sanders throws the ball to the Gamecock catcher. The game took place in Founders Park on Feb. 24, 2023, with the Gamecocks playing the the Fighting Quakers. South Carolina had won both games so far in its three-game series, with the first score being 7-4 and the other 1-0.