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Rhode Island Shocks Gamecocks 5-4

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Brett McManus had a homer and three RBIs, Tyler Wilson threw seven strong innings and Rhode Island rallied from a 4-0 deficit for its first NCAA Tournament win, defeating South Carolina 5-4 Friday night.    The Rams (31-15) took the lead on a bases-loaded, two-run fielder’s choice in the fifth inning when McManus hit a fly…

Clemson Clocks Western Carolina 24-10

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — No. 9 Clemson stormed back from a 6-0 deficit with 10 runs in the third inning, set a Tiger NCAA Tournament record with seven home runs and tied the school record for runs in an NCAA Tourney game in its 24-10 victory over Western Carolina in the Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night….

Suns Win Second Straight Over Fireflies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) — The Fireflies fell behind early and dropped the middle game of the three-game series to the Suns, 6-2, at Spirit Communications Park. Ivan Wilson shined at the plate and clubbed his third double in just two days. The runs came early and often for Hagerstown (35-19). Ian Sagdal plated the game’s first run in the second and…

UNCW Rolls To Columbia Winner’s Bracket

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — UNC Wilmington starter Ryan Foster pitched an eight-hitter and Brian Mims had five RBIs to lead the Seahawks to an 11-1 victory over Duke, the Blue Devils’ first NCAA Tournament game in 55 years. UNC Wilmington took control with a six-run second inning and a five-run third. Foster (13-1) more than made that stand up in…

Oklahoma State In Clemson Winner’s Bracket

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Connor Costello drove in four runs and starter Thomas Hatch had 10 strikeouts in seven innings to lead Oklahoma State to a 6-0 victory over Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament’s Clemson Regional on Friday. Costello’s three hits included a two-run homer, his fourth of the season, in the third inning as the Cowboys (37-20) led 4-0….

Coastal Advances To Raleigh Winner’s Bracket

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Connor Owings drove in two runs and Coastal Carolina beat Saint Mary’s 5-2 on Friday in their NCAA Tournament opener. Seth Lancaster added a run-scoring groundout for the second-seeded Chanticleers (45-15). The Big South Conference champions built a 5-1 lead after five innings for their 11th straight win. Coastal Carolina will play the winner of Navy-N.C….

Watch: Gamecock Baseball battles rain ahead of Regional

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As the Gameococks prepared for the regional against Rhode Island Friday, they also battled some summer showers. The field at Founders Park had to be covered as the rain came down. ABC Columbia’s Mike Gillespie reports from Founders park. Game time set for 7pm. Stay with ABC COLUMBIA for updates, coverage and highlights. Categories: Local News, Local…

WATCH: Schrock, Suns Top Fireflies 6-3

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) — Columbia welcomed Hagerstown to Spirit Communications Park for the first time this season on Thursday, but the Fireflies fell to the Suns, 6-3. Ivan Wilson was the spark at the plate. The center fielder pounded two run-scoring doubles and reached base safely three times. The Suns jumped out to an early lead after the first two…