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Fifth-year pitcher Ty Good throws the ball during South Carolina's matchup against Gardner-Webb on Feb. 27, 2024. Light rain showers persisted throughout the Gamecocks' 7-1 victory over the Runnin' Bulldogs, extending the game for nearly 20 minutes.

Analysis: No. 19 South Carolina baseball uses pitching, plate discipline to defeat Gardner-Webb

By Hardy Smothers | Feb. 27

The No. 19 South Carolina baseball team improved to 8-1 on the season in its midweek matchup against Gardner-Webb on Tuesday. The Gamecocks were patient at the plate, scoring more runs than hits and using its pitching to shut the door on the Runnin' Bulldogs. The Gamecocks will now look to the weekend, where it will play in-state rival Clemson in its first ranked matchup of the season.

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Third-year exercise science student Meredith McFadden is the first woman to hold the position of bullpen catcher for a Power Five baseball program. McFadden, who started playing baseball at age 4, is in her second year with the South Carolina baseball program.

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By Annie Poteat | Feb. 13

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