South Carolina crushes Princeton in run-rule series finale

Gamecocks complete first series sweep of the season with dominant 13-1 victory

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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South Carolina's baseball team recorded a 13-1 run-rule win over Princeton in the series finale, capping off a dominant weekend sweep. Logan Sutter hit his third home run of the series, while Talmadge LeCroy blasted a grand slam in the fifth inning. Amp Phillips allowed just one run over five strong innings on the mound for the Gamecocks.

Why it matters

The series sweep marks South Carolina's first of the season, building momentum for the Gamecocks ahead of SEC play. The offensive outburst and solid pitching performance demonstrate the team's potential as they look to contend in the highly competitive SEC baseball landscape.

The details

South Carolina's offense exploded for 13 runs, including multi-run innings in the second, third, and fifth frames. Logan Sutter continued his hot hitting with a three-run homer, his third of the weekend, while Talmadge LeCroy delivered the big blow with a grand slam. Five Gamecock starters recorded multi-hit games, and the team tallied 13 hits overall. On the mound, Amp Phillips bounced back from his previous outing, allowing just one run on four hits over five innings with seven strikeouts.

  • The series finale took place on Sunday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Logan Sutter

A right-handed slugger for the South Carolina Gamecocks who hit three home runs in the series against Princeton.

Talmadge LeCroy

A Gamecock player who hit a grand slam in the fifth inning to help South Carolina cruise to the run-rule victory.

Amp Phillips

The South Carolina right-handed starting pitcher who allowed just one run over five strong innings in the series finale.

Brady Kaufman

The Princeton right-handed pitcher who surrendered Sutter's three-run homer in the third inning.

Will Robbins

The Princeton player who hit a solo home run off Amp Phillips in the second inning.

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What’s next

South Carolina will look to extend its winning streak to six games before SEC play, traveling to Charleston to face The Citadel on Tuesday, March 11, 2026 at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.

The takeaway

South Carolina's dominant series sweep of Princeton, capped by the run-rule victory in the finale, showcases the Gamecocks' offensive firepower and pitching depth as they build momentum heading into the highly competitive SEC baseball season.