NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Montgomery got to Yankee Stadium about four hours before game time, had a few cups of coffee and prepared for his major league debut. To get the nerves out of his system, the 24-year-old visited the ballpark a day earlier and tossed a ball across the near-empty field to bullpen catcher Radley Haddad. “I was…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina junior right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt is one of 40 players in the nation named to USA Baseball’s Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon. Presented in partnership with the Rod Dedeaux Foundation, the 40th Golden Spikes Award will be presented on June 29 in Los Angeles to the top amateur…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina sophomore guard PJ Dozier announced on Wednesday that he plans to submit his name for the 2017 NBA Draft, but has not hired an agent. Dozier will have until 10 days following the NBA Draft Combine (May 9-14) to make his decision to remain in the draft, or return to South Carolina for his…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (USC SID) – Fourth ranked North Carolina used a six-run fourth inning and a seven-run seventh inning to defeat eighth ranked South Carolina 20-5 on Tuesday evening at BB&T Ballpark. The Tar Heels are now 27-6 with the Gamecocks now 21-11 on the year. Right-hander Jason Morgan earned the win in relief for North Carolina and is now…
CHARLOTTE, N.C., (USC SID) – In celebration of the University of South Carolina’s first NCAA Division I women’s basketball national championship, Coca-Cola® is giving Gamecock fans a refreshing way to savor the sweet taste of a title victory. Today, Coca-Cola is unveiling a limited-edition commemorative 12-ounce can to honor the team’s accomplishment and celebrate with Gamecock fans. Available in six-packs, the…
Date: Tuesday April 11, 2017 First Pitch: 7 p.m. Location: Charlotte, N.C. Stadium: BB&T Ballpark Television/Video: SEC Network Plus (Mike Hogewood, Jay Sonnhalter) Radio: 107.5 The Game & The Gamecock Radio Network (Derek Scott and Tommy Moody) COLUMBIA, S.C. — For the second consecutive year, South Carolina (21-10) and North Carolina (26-6) will meet at BB&T Ballpark, home of the…
After losing two of three from the Vanderbilt Commodores, USC needed something positive to go their way. On Monday, the Gamecocks received the news they’d hoped for all month when Chad Holbrook announced Tyler Johnson would be cleared to play this week. The Gamecock closer has been held out of games for the past month with soreness in his throwing…
Ever since the Gamecocks cut down the nets in Dallas, Dawn Staley’s been seen everywhere wearing her piece of history. There’s a reason for that. The Gamecocks’ head coach isn’t rocking the piece of her program’s first ever national championship to be boastful, but to inspire. Staley spoke at the Gamecocks’ title parade on Sunday about the reason behind her…
While recounting the Gamecocks’ journey to the top at their NCAA Championship parade Sunday, Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was provided with another, but unexpected blessing. The block leading up to Colonial Life Arena on Lincoln St., between Pendleton and Assembly, will now be known as “Dawn Staley Way”. Columbia’s Mayor Steve Benjamin announced the renaming of the street on…
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (USC SID) – South Carolina (23-15, 3-10 SEC) could not come back twice, falling 6-4 at Mississippi State (28-13, 3-8 SEC) on Saturday afternoon at Nusz Park. A three-run third proved pivotal for the Bulldogs, giving them the lead for good. Two walks and a passed ball set up Calyn Adams’s two-run double. After the Gamecocks got…
