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.
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