South Carolina Shuts Out Missouri in Series Opener

Gamecocks' Amp Phillips dominates with 10 strikeouts in 1-0 victory.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:38am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the motion of a baseball pitcher's throwing motion, with sharp, overlapping planes in muted earth tones.South Carolina's Amp Phillips delivers a pitch during the Gamecocks' 1-0 shutout victory over Missouri.Columbia Today

The University of South Carolina baseball team secured a series victory over Missouri on Friday night, winning 1-0 behind a dominant pitching performance from Amp Phillips. Phillips struck out 10 batters and did not allow a run in eight innings of work, leading the Gamecocks to the shutout victory.

Why it matters

This win keeps South Carolina in contention in the SEC standings, as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The Gamecocks' pitching staff has been a strength all year, and this outing from Phillips showcases their ability to shut down opposing offenses.

The details

The lone run of the game came in the top of the fourth inning, when Tyler Bak tripled and then scored on a throwing error. Carolina managed just three hits on the day, but that was all they needed thanks to Phillips' stellar performance on the mound. He struck out seven of the first nine batters he faced and had six 1-2-3 innings. Connor Chicoli and Alex Philpott closed out the game, with Philpott earning his second save of the season.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • The series finale is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3 p.m. Eastern (2 p.m. Central).

The players

Amp Phillips

The South Carolina starting pitcher who struck out 10 batters and did not allow a run in eight innings of work to earn the win.

Tyler Bak

The South Carolina player who tripled in the fourth inning and scored the game's only run.

Connor Chicoli

The South Carolina pitcher who recorded a strikeout in the ninth inning.

Alex Philpott

The South Carolina pitcher who recorded the final out to earn his second save of the season.

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What they’re saying

“This was a great team win for us tonight. Amp was outstanding on the mound and we were able to scratch across just enough offense to get the job done.”

— Mark Kingston, South Carolina Head Coach

What’s next

The series between South Carolina and Missouri will conclude on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3 p.m. Eastern (2 p.m. Central). The game will be streamed on SEC Network Plus.

The takeaway

South Carolina's pitching staff continues to lead the way, as Amp Phillips' dominant outing helped the Gamecocks secure a crucial series-opening win over Missouri. If the offense can provide just a bit more support, South Carolina will be a tough out for any opponent down the stretch.