How the Gamecocks Are Faring in Baseball This Season
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It’s been a tough season for the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team but they’re still hanging in there. Let’s take a look at how they’re doing and what their prospects are for the rest of the season.
The Gamecocks’ Record
The South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball Team is currently 27-16 on the season. They are 9-9 in SEC play. The team is currently ranked #17 nationally.
The Gamecocks’ Offensive Production
Picking up right where they left off from last year, the Gamecocks are currently leading the way in runs scored and batting average As of now, the team is averaging over eight runs per game, which is good for first in the SEC. They are also slugging .531 as a team, good for second in the conference. Six different Gamecocks have already hit three or more home runs this season. Overall, the team is doing a great job of getting on base and scoring runs when they have the chance.
The Gamecocks’ Pitching Staff
The Gamecocks have had a great season so far and much of that is due to their exceptional pitching staff. The starting pitchers have been dealing and the bullpen has been shutdown when called upon. Let’s take a look at some of the key members of the staff and see how they’ve been performing.
The Gamecocks’ Fielding
The Gamecocks have had a tough season so far, with a record of 10-16. They have had trouble with their fielding, especially in the outfield. This has led to some high scoring games and has been a big concern for the team.
In the infield, the Gamecocks have been much better. They have made some great plays and have turned some double plays that have helped them win some games. The pitching has also been good at times, but they have given up some big innings that have cost them games.
The Gamecocks are still in contention for a spot in the SEC tournament and will need to play better in the second half of the season to make it there.
The Gamecocks’ Schedule
The Gamecocks have had a great season so far and looks to be continuing their Winning Streak Here is a look at their schedule for the rest of the season.
The Gamecocks have had a great season so far, with a record of (9-1), and they look to be continuing their winning streak Here is a look at their schedule for the rest of the season:
Apr 14 – vs Clemson
Apr 17 – vs Liberty
Apr 21 – vs Furman
Apr 24 – at Tennessee
Apr 28 – vs Coastal Carolina
May 1 – at Kentucky
May 5 – vs Florida
May 12 – at Arkansas
May 15 – vs Vanderbilt
May 19 – at South Carolina Upstate
The Gamecocks’ Opponents
The following is a list of teams the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team has faced so far in the season. It includes the teams’ records and how the Gamecocks fared against them.
As of May 5, 2019, the Gamecocks have played 35 games. They have faced off against 19 different teams, with most being within the Eastern Conference (SEC). The Gamecocks have played 11 SEC teams, as well as one from the Atlantic Coast Conference (Clemson). They have also faced four teams from other conferences – two from the Big South one from Conference USA and one from the Southern Conference The table below shows all of the opponents the Gamecocks have faced, as well their record and how South Carolina did against them.
Opponent|Record|Outcome
Auburn|29-17|L 4-5
Clemson|30-15|W 7-1
Florida|37-9|L 0-1
Georgia|31-16|W 8-4
Kentucky|28-18|W 10-5
LSU |34-11 | W 2 – 1
Mississippi State |32 – 1 3 | L 3 – 4
Missouri |22 – 27 | W 5 – 1
NC State |34 – 1 0 | W 6 – 5
Ole Miss |30 – 16 | L 1 – 3 Tennessee |25 – 2 0 | W 4 – 3 Vanderbilt |30 – 15
The Gamecocks’ RPI
The Gamecocks entered the season with a preseason RPI of 4 and have held steady at that position for much of the season. They have only played three conference series so far, but have fared well, winning two of them. The team’s non-Conference Schedule has been strong, with several wins over ranked opponents. The Gamecocks will look to continue their success in the second half of the season and make a run at the College World Series
The Gamecocks’ Postseason Chances
The Gamecocks are currently 27-25 overall and 10-16 in the SEC. They are third in the SEC East, behind Florida and Georgia. They have lost five of their last six games, but they have a crucial three-game series against Arkansas coming up. If they can win that series, they will boost their chances of making the NCAA tournament
The Gamecocks’ Fans
The Gamecocks’ fans are some of the most loyal in baseball. They always pack the stands and spending their hard-earned money on baseball tickets and gear to support their team. Even when the team is struggling, the fans show up and show out. That’s why it’s no surprise that the team’s recent run of success has coincided with an increase in ticket sales and revenue.
The Gamecocks’ Future
The South Carolina Gamecocks have had an up-and-down season so far, but they still have a lot of potential.
The team started off strong, winning their first eight games. However, they then went through a rough patch, losing nine out of their next thirteen games. They have since bounced back and are currently on a three-game winning streak.
Despite their nt play the Gamecocks have a lot of talent on their roster. They have good pitchers and hitters, and if they can put it all together, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the second half of the season.
Only time will tell how the rest of the season will play out for the Gamecocks, but one thing is for sure – they have the potential to be a very good team.
