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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The legend of former Gamecock All-American pitcher Michael Roth continues when he makes his first career Major League start Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Angels take on the Texas Rangers.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Former Gamecock pitcher Michael Roth won in his first appearance in the Major Leagues on Saturday night.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Arkansas Travelers' pitcher Michael Roth is making the jump from the Texas League to the big leagues.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  It is the first time in three seasons that the Gamecock baseball team returned from Omaha without a championship trophy, but the fans did not seem to notice.

Saturday, June 23, 2012  Sumter native in record books with victory.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Gamecocks-Razorbacks rematch set for Friday night, winner advances to play Arizona for title.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes, 4-1, in an elimination game on Thursday afternoon at the College World Series.

Sunday, June 17, 2012  The Gamecocks scored five runs in the fifth inning behind a three-run triple from Erik Payne and USC defeated Florida 7-3 in the first round of the College World Series Saturday night.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Payne, majoring in international business, currently carries a 3.897 GPA.

Saturday, June 09, 2012  Michael Roth pitched over seven scoreless innings of baseball in his final start at Carolina Stadium as USC knocked off Oklahoma 5-0 in game one of the Columbia super regional.

Friday, June 08, 2012  Gamecocks freshman catcher Grayson Greiner has been placed on the active roster for this weekend's super regional against Oklahoma.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Orioles take Walker and Price, Marzilli goes to Arizona and the Angels select Roth.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  South Carolina's Roth was semifinalist in 2011; Clemson's Shaffer leads Tigers in hitting.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Adam Matthews went 3-for-4 with two RBI as South Carolina stayed alive in the SEC Tournament with a 5-3 win over Auburn.

Friday, May 18, 2012  LSU right-hander Kevin Gausman tossed a complete game and was backed by homers from Mason Katz and Jordy Snikeris.