When a team beats you like South Carolina (22-17, 8-9 SEC) did on Saturday afternoon, you’d expect a better effort. However, the LSU Tigers (24-16, 9-8 SEC) suffered yet another loss this time by the score of 11-4.
How It Happened
The Gamecocks wasted little time getting on the board, putting up three runs in the bottom of the first, highlighted by a n RBI double from LT Tolbert. They continued to pour it on in the second with another crooked-number inning jumpstarted by a two-out, two-run double by Madison Stokes.
It may have been the bottom of the third, but South Carolina really put the game out of reach with a pair of runs to make it 8-0.
LSU finally got on board in the eighth with a four-run inning capped off by a three-run bomb out to left field to make it 9-4, but Stokes struck again in the bottom frame to put the game out of reach.
Ma’Khail Hilliard dropped to 7-3 on the season, allowing eight runs off of eight hits in two and two-thirds of an inning of work.
By the Numbers: 2
LSU’s defense was less than ideal with a pair of errors on the afternoon. However, only one led to a run in the bottom of the eighth when the game was well in hand.
Player of the Game: Adam Hill
The Gamecocks pitcher threw a solid six innings, allowing only four hits, walked four, and struck out seven on the afternoon. You’ve got to appreciate the effort from him.
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-Clint Domingue