Braves Complete Colorado Sweep
Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer, his fourth of the series, and the Atlanta Braves beat Colorado 6-3 Thursday to complete their first four-game sweep of the Rockies in 18 years.
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SC Olympians Bring Medals Home From Greece
The SC group of Special Olympians returned home from the World Games in Athens, Greece Wednesday evening with 13 medals.
Clemson’s Allen On Mackey Award Watch List
Wednesday, Clemson Junior Dwayne Allen was one of 34 players named to the Mackey Award Watch List. The Mackey Award goes annually to the best tight end in college football.
A Handful Of Gamecocks To Watch
Tuesday three Gamecocks made the 2011 Maxwell Award Watch List: quarterback Stephen Garcia, running back Marcus Lattimore and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. Two more Gamecocks – defensive end Devin Taylor and cornerback Stephon Gilmore – were named to the Bednarik Watch List.
9th Inning Fireworks Get Blowfish Walkoff Win
Reggie Weatherford’s bases loaded, 2-out walk-off single capped a 3-run 9th inning rally that gave the Columbia Blowfish a 7-6 win against Florence Monday night.
Freeman Leads Braves To Holiday Win
Freddie Freeman homered twice to drive in three runs, Tommy Hanson combined with two relievers on a four-hitter and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Monday night.
Blowfish Win Annual Game Against USC Alums
The Columbia Blowfish beat the University of South Carolina Alumni team 7-5 on Sunday night at Capital City Stadium in the fifth annual Gamefish Cup.
Tanner Wins Coach of the Year Honor
South Carolina head coach Ray Tanner has been named National Coach of The Year by “Collegiate Baseball” newspaper.
USC Celebrates With 2nd Straight Parade
Fans of South Carolina’s baseball team ignored 95-degree heat to turn out for a parade to celebrate a second consecutive NCAA baseball championship.
The parade on Friday drew an estimated 45,000 people who lined Main Street in Columbia or who waved from balconies along the route as the team returned from Omaha, Neb.
Once Is Fun, Twice Is Nice
While the Gamecock baseball team catches its breath one day before Columbia’s parade honoring their second straight national championship, ABC Columbia posed the questions to players, how does winning a second straight title compare to winning the first one?
