Series Premier: No. 22 South Carolina Vs. No. 3 Texas A&M

Joseph Griffin | Apr 4, 2024

Mar 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama catcher Mac Guscette (9) takes a throw to the plate / Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA

The #22 South Carolina Gamecocks are set to host the #3 Texas A&M Aggies in a pivotal SEC showdown at Founders Park. After a demoralizing loss to Georgia Southern and a brutal struggle at Alabama, the Gamecocks are under pressure to redeem themselves. This weekend series presents an opportunity for South Carolina to reassert their prowess in college baseball.

South Carolina's trajectory this season has been a rollercoaster. After a strong start, high expectations have been tested by recent setbacks. The Gamecocks' pitching and offense, which have shown flashes of brilliance, need to find consistent form against the stout Aggies.

Texas A&M, on the other hand, has enjoyed a high-flying season, and its ranking is indicative of its strength on both the mound and their bats. For South Carolina to take two out of three, it'll need to muster all its resilience and tactical acumen.

With the home crowd behind them at Founders Park, the Gamecocks are hungry for a series win. This matchup is not just about climbing the SEC standings; it's about South Carolina proving to themselves and their fans that they belong at the top. The stage is set for an intense and thrilling baseball series.

Probable Pitching Matchups (Per Gamecocks Online)

Friday
South Carolina Eli Jones (Jr. RHP) 2-0, 2.45 ERA, 36.2 IP, 8 BB, 28 K
Texas A&M Ryan Prager (R-So. LHP) 5-0, 2.21 ERA, 36.2 IP, 5 BB, 51 K

Saturday
South Carolina Tyler Pitzer (Fr. RHP) 4-0, 1.99 ERA, 22.2 IP, 8 BB, 34 K
Texas A&M Tanner Jones (Jr. RHP) 2-1, 4.87 ERA, 20.1 IP, 8 BB, 23 K

Sunday
South Carolina TBA
Texas A&M Justin Lamkin (Jr. LHP) 2-0, 2.41 ERA, 33.2 IP, 9 BB, 46 K

How To Watch: No. 22 South Carolina Vs. No. 3 Texas A&M

Gamedays: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 5th-7th, 2024
Venue: Founders Park (Columbia, SC)
Game time: 7:00 pm ET for Game 1 | 4:00 pm ET for Game 2 | 1:30 PM ET for Game 3
TV/Streaming: SEC Network Plus
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Radio: Gamecock Radio Network

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Published Apr 4, 2024

JOSEPH GRIFFIN