Clemson’s Biershenk Qualifies For U.S. Open
Tommy Biershenk earned his first trip to the U.S. Open as medalist of the final 36-hole qualifier that was delayed one day by rain.
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Clemson’s Kieboom and Brady Drafted
Junior catcher Spencer Kieboom (Marietta, GA) and junior righthander Kevin Brady (Gaithersburg, MD) were selected on day-two of the Major League Draft on Tuesday. Kieboom was a fifth-round pick ( #174 overall) of the Washington Nationals, while Brady was a 10th-round pick (#338 overall) of the Philadelphia Phillies. They joined corner infielder Richie Shaffer, who was a first-round pick of the Rays on Monday, as the three Tigers chosen on the first two days (rounds 1-10) of the MLB draft.
Roth Moves Up 22 Rounds In MLB Draft
South Carolina senior left-hander Michael Roth has been selected in the ninth round of the 2012 MLB Draft. Roth was the No. 297 overall pick in the draft by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Diamondbacks Draft Marzilli In 8th Round
South Carolina junior outfielder Evan Marzilli has been selected in the eighth round of the 2012 MLB Draft. Marzilli was the No. 273 overall pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Orioles Draft USC’s Walker and Price
The Baltimore Orioles drafted a pair of Gamecocks on the second day of the Major League Baseball Draft. Junior first baseman Christian Walker was taken in the fourth round. Redshirt junior closer Matt Price was selected in the seventh round.
USC Super Regional Goes Prime Time
The super regional at Carolina Stadium is set to begin on Saturday, June 9 with first pitch at 8 p.m. and the game televised on ESPNU. Sunday’s game is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will be televised on ESPNU. The if necessary game for Monday will start at 7 p.m. and be televised on ESPN2.
Oklahoma Coming To Columbia For Super Regionals
Oklahoma worked its way through the losers’ bracket to win the Charlottesville Regional and advance to play USC in the Super Regionals this weekend. The Sooners beat Appalachian St. twice Monday, 5-2 and 14-6.
Tampa Bay Takes Clemson’s Shaffer #25
Junior corner infielder Richie Shaffer (Charlotte, NC) was selected in the first round of the Major League draft on Monday night. Shaffer was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays with the #25 overall pick. He became the first-ever Tiger drafted by the Rays.
Ga Tech Eliminates Charleston
Zane Evans delivered from the plate and the mound, helping Georgia Tech stave off elimination with a 3-0 victory over College of Charleston in the Gainesville Regional on Sunday. The Yellow Jackets (38-25) advanced to play top-seeded Florida later in the day. Georgia Tech needs to beat the Gators twice to advance to the next round of the NCAA tournament.
Clemson Eliminates Coastal, Gets USC Rematch
Clemson remained alive in the 2012 NCAA Columbia Regional with a 5-3 victory over Coastal Carolina on Sunday afternoon at Carolina Stadium. With the victory, the Tigers (35-27) advance to face rival South Carolina today in game six at 4:34 p.m. on ESPNU. The Chanticleers are eliminated and wrap up their season with a 42-19 record.
