Lulu Kesin,Cora HallGreenville News
COLUMBIA — South Carolina baseball's chance of making it to the super regional took a hit after falling 8-6 to NC State on Saturday.
With the loss, the Gameco*cks (37-24) moved to an elimination game Sunday (noon), and a rematch against James Madison. South Carolina defeated the Dukes (35-24) in extra innings on Friday.
If South Carolina beats James Madison, the Gameco*cks get the Wolfpack (35-20) for a second game on Sunday (6 p.m.). If the Gameco*cks win, it all comes down to a third game against NC State on Monday.
While 82% of teams who go 2-0 in the NCAA regionals advance to the super regionals, the Gameco*cks have a chance to shake up some history but it starts with a second win over JMU.
South Carolina baseball vs. JMU: Start time
- Date: Sunday, June 2
- Time: Noon ET
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- Streaming: ESPN+ (subscribe here)
- Radio:Gameco*ck Sports Network
South Carolina baseball vs JMU live score updates in NCAA regional elimination game
FINAL: James Madison 2, South Carolina 0
The Gameco*cks got shut out for the first time since April 3 to end their season. South Carolina went three up, three down in the ninth inning with two batters striking out looking.
James Madison adds insurance run in the eighth inning
It was Mike Mancini again hitting a solo home run to give James Madison a 2-0 lead in the eighth inning. South Carolina then made the switch from freshman pitcher Tyler Pitzer to freshman Parker Marlatt with one out in the inning.
JMU turns double play to keep Gameco*cks scoreless in seventh inning
South Carolina has not been able to get timely hits against the Dukes. It left two runners stranded in the seventh when James Madison turned a double play to hold its 1-0 lead. The Gameco*cks are 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position so far.
Gameco*cks leave Ethan Petry stranded at third
Ethan Petry hit a leadoff double to start the sixth inning and advanced to third on a wild pitch. The Gameco*cks had no outs on the board when Petry got to third, but they couldn't bring him home to tie the game. South Carolina's last two batters struck out swinging to end the top of the sixth with Petry still on third.
South Carolina holds JMU at bay but can't get on the board through five innings
The Gameco*cks only gave up two hits after the first inning to keep James Madison's lead at 1-0. But South Carolina struggled to get runners home and left six runners on base. The Gameco*cks logged four hits and drew two walks, but they hit 1-for-8 with runners on in the first five innings.
James Madison 1, South Carolina 0 after one inning
South Carolina couldn't get any offense going to start the game. James Madison got on the board first with a solo home run from sophom*ore infielder Mike Mancini to take a 1-0 lead.
Ethan Petry back in lineup at designated hitter for South Carolina
Star first baseman Ethan Petry did not play in South Carolina's loss to NC State on Saturday. Gameco*cks coach Mark Kingston said on the broadcast that Petry was not playing due to a hairline fracture in his left hand, which was hit by a pitch Friday.
Petry returned to the lineup Sunday at the designated hitter spot.
South Carolina baseball vs. JMU prediction
South Carolina over JMU 7-5. This will likely be another close game but it all really depends on Ethan Petry's status. The Dukes are talented and gave the Gameco*cks ample trouble on Friday but the defense was poor for South Carolina in the win. If Petry is back, Cole Messina gets hot again, and the Gameco*cks play a error free game like Saturday, it could be another South Carolina win.
SOUTH CAROLINA INJURIES: South Carolina baseball unsure of Ethan Petry's status for elimination game in Raleigh Regional
South Carolina baseball vs. JMU location
- City: Raleigh, North Carolina
- Venue: Doak Field at Dail Park
South Carolina baseball vs. JMU lineups
South Carolina baseball vs. JMU tickets
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South Carolina baseball schedule 2024
The past five games for South Carolina baseball. For the full schedule,click here
- 5/246-5 win over Kentucky, SEC tournament
- 5/2512-11 loss to LSU (10 innings), SEC tournament
- 5/318-7 win over JMU, NCAA Regional
- 6/18-6 loss to NC State, NCAA Regional
- 6/2 game vs JMU, NCAA Regional
James Madison baseball schedule 2024
The past five games for James Madison baseball. For the full schedule,click here
- 5/24:15-5 win over Old Dominion, Sun Belt
- 5/25:7-1 loss to Georgia Tech
- 5/31: 8-7 loss to South Carolina, NCAA Regional
- 6/1: 8-1 win over Bryant, NCAA Regional
- 6/2: vs South Carolina, NCAA Regional
South Carolina baseball roster
View South Carolina baseball's rosterhere.
James Madison baseball roster
View JMU baseball's rosterhere.
2024 NCAA Raleigh Regional bracket
Friday’s games
Game 1:South Carolina def. James Madison 8-7
Game 2:NC State def. Bryant 9-2
Saturday's games
Game 3:James Madison def. Bryant, 8-1
Game 4:NC State def. South Carolina, 8-6
Sunday's games
Game 5:South Carolina vs. James Madison, noon
Game 6:Game 4 winner vs. Game 5 winner, 6 p.m.
Monday's game (if necessary)
Game 7:Game 6 winner vs. Game 6loser, TBD
2024 College World Series bracket
View thefullbrackethere.
- Super Regionals: June 6-8 or 7-9
- College World Series starts: June 14
- College World Series finals: June 22-24
SATURDAY'S GAME: South Carolina baseball falls 6-4 to NC State. Gameco*cks face elimination in NCAA regional
Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her atlkesin@gannett.comand follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @Lulukesin
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