Live updates/game thread: South Carolina vs. North Carolina
After a few days off, South Carolina is back on the diamond trying to notch another midweek win before a marquee weekend series.
The Gamecocks host No. 1 LSU this weekend but first have to get through a top-15 North Carolina team in Charlotte Tuesday night.
GamecockCentral is providing live updates from the 7 p.m. start with Matthew Becker on the bump.
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Notes from South Caroilna media relations
The University of South Carolina baseball team makes its second trip to Truist Field, home of the Triple A Charlotte Knights, for its annual game against North Carolina. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Tuesday’s game will be streamed on SEC Network Plus. All games also will be broadcast on The Game 107.5 FM with Derek Scott and Tommy Moody on the call.
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The Gamecocks are coming off winning 2-of-3 games at Mississippi State this past weekend. Braylen Wimmer had a pair of home runs and seven RBI in the three games while Dylan Brewer had a .786 on-base percentage with five hits, five walks and a hit-by-pitch in the series.
SCOUTING NORTH CAROLINA
The Tar Heels won 2-of-3 games at Notre Dame this past weekend. North Carolina is led offensively by Jackson Van De Brake’s .362 batting average and Mac Horvath’s 13 home runs. Preseason All-American Vance Honeycutt has nine home runs and 27 RBI. On the mound, the Tar Heels will start lefty Dalton Pence. He has 14 strikeouts in 10.1 innings pitched.
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SERIES VS. NORTH CAROLINA
The Tar Heels have a 64-38-1 series advantage on the Gamecocks heading into Tuesday’s game, but Carolina won the last contest, 15-2, on April 5, 2022. Braylen Wimmer had three hits while Jack Mahoney belted a three-run home run in the win. On the mound, Eli Jones did not allow a run in a two-inning start.
Game details
Who: No. 6 South Carolina (26-3) vs. No. 13 North Carolina (20-8)
When: Tuesday, April 4
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Where: Truist Field (Charlotte, N.C.)
Game time (ET): 7 p.m.
How to watch: SEC Network Plus
How to listen: Gamecock Sports Network (107.5 FM)
Probable pitchers: LHP Matthew Becker (2-0, 4.11 ERA) vs. LHP Dalton Pence (1-1, 4.35 ERA)
