The Daily Gamecock

PHOTOS: South Carolina sweeps three-game series against Florida

South Carolina baseball swept its three-game series against Florida on April 20-22. The Gamecocks run-ruled the Gators 13-3 in seven innings on Thursday and continued to balance offensive firepower with effective pitching, beating the Gators 5-2 on Friday and finishing out the series 7-5 on Saturday.

Junior pitcher Will Sanders started the opener for South Carolina on April 20, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Gators in the first game of the series 13-3. 
Junior pitcher Will Sanders started the opener for South Carolina on April 20, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Gators in the first game of the series 13-3. 
Sophomore catcher Cole Messina celebrates hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Gators on April 21, 2023. South Carolina won 5-2, securing the series victory over Florida.
Sophomore catcher Cole Messina celebrates hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Gators on April 21, 2023. South Carolina won 5-2, securing the series victory over Florida.
The South Carolina baseball team walks onto the field at Founders Park before facing Florida. The Gamecocks secured the series with its win on April 21, 2023.
The South Carolina baseball team walks onto the field at Founders Park before facing Florida. The Gamecocks secured the series with its win on April 21, 2023.
Senior outfielder Dylan Brewer connects with the ball on April 22, 2023, at Founders Park during the third game between South Carolina and Florida. Brewer accounted for three runs and went 4-5 at the plate in the series finale.
Senior outfielder Dylan Brewer connects with the ball on April 22, 2023, at Founders Park during the third game between South Carolina and Florida. Brewer accounted for three runs and went 4-5 at the plate in the series finale.
Redshirt junior pitcher James Hicks throws from the windup during the third game against the Gators at Founders Park on April 22, 2023. The Gamecocks swept all three games over the weekend, with the final game ending 7-5.
Redshirt junior pitcher James Hicks throws from the windup during the third game against the Gators at Founders Park on April 22, 2023. The Gamecocks swept all three games over the weekend, with the final game ending 7-5.
Senior catcher Jonathan French reaches for the pitch as it passes by Florida junior infielder Colby Halter during the finale against the Gators at Founders Park on April 22, 2023. At the plate, French was 1-2 with a run scored and two walks.
Senior catcher Jonathan French reaches for the pitch as it passes by Florida junior infielder Colby Halter during the finale against the Gators at Founders Park on April 22, 2023. At the plate, French was 1-2 with a run scored and two walks.
Sophomore pitcher Matthew Becker pitches to a Florida hitter at Founders Park on April 22, 2023, during the Gamecocks' and Gators' third game. South Carolina won each game of the series, including winning the finale 7-5.
Sophomore pitcher Matthew Becker pitches to a Florida hitter at Founders Park on April 22, 2023, during the Gamecocks' and Gators' third game. South Carolina won each game of the series, including winning the finale 7-5.
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Cade Austin smiles with his team moments before a game against Florida on April 22, 2023. The Gamecocks swept the series, winning the last game 7-5.
Redshirt sophomore pitcher Cade Austin smiles with his team moments before a game against Florida on April 22, 2023. The Gamecocks swept the series, winning the last game 7-5.
Freshman outfielder Ethan Petry prepares to swing at a pitch against Florida at Founders Park on April 22, 2023. The Gamecocks swept the Gators, winning the final game 7-5.
Freshman outfielder Ethan Petry prepares to swing at a pitch against Florida at Founders Park on April 22, 2023. The Gamecocks swept the Gators, winning the final game 7-5.
Senior catcher Jonathan French starts to throw the ball back to the pitcher during the South Carolina vs. Florida game at Founders Park on April 22, 2023. French caught the final two games of the series, reaching ten starts in his first season since transferring from Clemson.
Senior catcher Jonathan French starts to throw the ball back to the pitcher during the South Carolina vs. Florida game at Founders Park on April 22, 2023. French caught the final two games of the series, reaching ten starts in his first season since transferring from Clemson.
Sophomore outfielder Evan Stone tries to spot a batted ball during the series finale against the Gators on April 22, 2023. With a final score of 7-5, South Carolina won all three games over Florida in the series.
Sophomore outfielder Evan Stone tries to spot a batted ball during the series finale against the Gators on April 22, 2023. With a final score of 7-5, South Carolina won all three games over Florida in the series.
After opening the scoring with a first inning home run, senior infielder Braylen Wimmer gets congratulated by his teammates during the bottom of the first inning at Founders Park on April 22, 2023. Wimmer helped his team win the game against Florida 7-5.
After opening the scoring with a first inning home run, senior infielder Braylen Wimmer gets congratulated by his teammates during the bottom of the first inning at Founders Park on April 22, 2023. Wimmer helped his team win the game against Florida 7-5.