Columbia Welcomes Georgia Southern to Founders Park Wednesday

Columbia Welcomes Georgia Southern to Founders Park Wednesday

South Carolina’s baseball team is gearing up to host Georgia Southern at Founders Park this Wednesday, April 3. The game, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., marks the start of a four-game homestand for the Gamecocks.

Exciting Lineup for Fans

Founders Park will open its gates at 5:45 p.m. for one of three Early Bird Specials. Additionally, it’s Bark in the Park night, promising a lively atmosphere for fans and their furry companions. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network, with Eric Frede and Lance Cormier providing commentary. Gamecock Sports Network presented by Learfield will also broadcast the game, featuring Derek Scott and Stuart Lake.

Parking Information

For those driving to the game, the Key Road Gravel Lot at 1105 Key Road, Columbia, SC 29201 is the designated parking area. All gameday lots are cashless, so fans should be prepared to use debit or credit cards for the $10 parking fee upon entry.

Scouting Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern enters the matchup with a 14-14 overall record and a 4-2 standing in the Sun Belt conference. The Eagles faced a 13-3 defeat against the College of Charleston on Tuesday night. Leading GSU is Josh Tate with a .348 batting average and Ty Fisher on the mound with a 4-2 record and a 2.68 ERA.

Series History

The Gamecocks hold an 86-48 series lead over Georgia Southern. Despite facing off 134 times, the last encounter between the two teams dates back to the 2011 Columbia Regional where South Carolina emerged victorious with a 2-1 win.

Milestones and Notable Players

South Carolina is currently leading the nation in walks, with a total of 216 drawn in 28 games. Ethan Petry stands out with 29 walks and a 38-game reached base streak. Ty Good, with a 4-0 record and 1.69 ERA, recorded his 300th career strikeout in the recent win against Alabama.

Probable Pitchers

For South Carolina, freshman RHP Eddie Copper (1-0, 3.57 ERA) is set to take the mound, while graduate LHP Ty Fisher (4-2, 2.68 ERA) will pitch for Georgia Southern.