Saturday, May 18, 2013

Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands

Belcher goes the distance as Gamecocks shut out Tigers
Posted: 03.03.2013 at 8:55 PM
0
USC senior LHP Nolan Belcher shut down Clemson on Sunday throwing a complete game. The Gamecocks won 8-0 to win the series 2-1.  / Derek Phillips
Photo
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Nolan Belcher threw a three-hit, complete game and Connor Bright had two RBIs in a five-run sixth inning as South Carolina won the season series with rival Clemson for a fourth straight year with a 8-0 victory Sunday. 
 
The Gamecocks (8-2) came into the weekend having won 18 of the previous 25 games and kept up that domination under first-year coach Chad Holbrook. Belcher was on top of his game from the start. He permitted just three singles and retired 11 straight batters during one stretch. 
 
South Carolina got its second shutout of the series, following a 6-0 victory at Clemson on Friday night. The Tigers (6-4) rebounded with a 6-3 win Saturday.  
 
Chase Vergason opened South Carolina's scoring with a solo homer in the fourth.
Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Powerball jackpot reaches $550 million, second highest ever
Ivory Hecker  |  Thursday, May 16, 2013  |  5 comments
Thumbnail
Medical Examiner's testimony challenges Brett Parker's self-defense claim
Katie McKee  |  Yesterday at 2:15 PM  |  1 comment
Thumbnail
Magazine lists Sumter as one of the best small cities in US
Thursday, May 16, 2013  |  4 comments
Follow Midlands Connect
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
MOJO Gallery
View and share your pictures from around the Midlands
Mission Midlands
A program from the Oliver Gospel Mission
MoneyWACH
Financial tips & tricks from Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
ADVERTISEMENT