PHOTOS: South Carolina baseball defeats Air Force 18-3 in a 14-inning exhibition game

South Carolina's baseball team had a very offense-heavy game, defeating the Air Force Falcons 18-3 on Oct. 26, 2024. The Gamecocks played various players to experiment on how to solidify its spring roster. Many freshman and transfer player were given the opportunity to showcase their skills throughout the 14-inning exhibition game.

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Tyler Pitzer throws the ball to an Air Force batter on Oct. 26, 2024, at Founders Park. Pitzer made 19 appearances with six starts for the Gamecocks in the 2024 season.

Sophomore infielder Nolan Nawrocki hits the ball off the Air Force pitcher in the exhibition game at Founders Park on Oct. 26, 2024. Nawrocki entered the transfer portal after his 2024 redshirt season at Clemson.

Freshman infielder KJ Scobey stands on deck in the exhibition match against Air Force on Oct. 26, 2024, at Founders Park. The Gamecocks defeated the Falcons after a 14-inning game by a score of 18-3.

Junior infielder Will Tippett catches the ball at first base on Oct. 26, 2024, in the game against Air Force. Tippett was 14th in the SEC for stolen bases in the 2024 season.

Sophomore left-handed pitcher Aydin Palmer throws a pitch on Oct. 26, 2024 against Air Force. Palmer finished the 9th inning, allowing no runs to keep Air Force at two runs.

A South Carolina baseball player raises his bat as the ball is pitched from Air Force on Oct. 26, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Falcons 18-3.

Freshman infielder KJ Scobey runs down the first base line after hitting off of the Air Force pitcher on Oct. 26, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Falcons 18-3 after the 14-inning exhibition game.

Senior catcher Talmadge LeCroy frames a pitch against Air Force on Oct. 26, 2024. LeCroy ended the 2024 season by starting in 60 of the Gamecocks' 62 games.