Tuesday’s game got off to a late start due to a rain delay. The delay didn’t appear to affect the Gamecocks as they jumped on the board early.  Christian Walker got on base on an error by Cavaliers shortstop, Chris Taylor. Jackie Bradley, Jr.-who moved up to fourth in the batting order-brought Walker in with an RBI double. Adrian Morales scored Bradley and reached third on an error by UVA third baseman, Steven Proscia. A double by Brady Thomas brought in Morales. He then advanced on a pass ball. The inning came to an end when Peter Mooney struck out.

The Gamecocks put another run on the board in the third thanks to a single by Mooney. Two more runs came across the plate in the fourth. The Cavaliers Danny Hultzen broke up the shut out with a double in the bottom of the fourth. This would be their only run of the night, though UVA came close to adding more in the fifth. The bases were full of Cavaliers when the Gamecocks turned a double play to get out of trouble.

USC starter, Cobly Holmes went 4.1 innings and only gave up four hits and an earned run. He also had seven Ks. However, reliver John Taylor was credited with the win. He also pitched 4.1 innings, giving up no runs.  Matt Price was brought in to face the last batter, who flied out.

UVA’s Will Roberts was tagged with the loss after lasting  just 3.5 innings.

Thomas:3-4, RBI,2B

Morales: 3-5, RBI

Bradley: 2-5, RBI

Game three for the Gamecocks will be at 7 PM on Friday. They will face the winner of the UVA/Cal game.

GO ‘COCKS!!