CWS Semi-Winners Bracket Open Thread: South Carolina vs. Oklahoma

by Gamecock Man on Jun 24, 2025 1:17 PM EDT in Baseball

The Gamecocks will attempt to avenge their monsoon loss against the Oklahoma Sooners today in an elimination match. The winner gets the chance to beat Clemson twice. Chat about it in the open thread. I'll again be conferencing, so I'll be in and out.

Go 'Cocks.

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Go Cocks

In two games at the College World Series, the Gamecocks are hitting .329 as a team (23-for-70) with 14 runs and five HR. Carolina has drawn nine walks and struck out 14 times. The Gamecocks have left 17 men on base in two games.

In two games at the College World Series, the Sooner are hitting .234 as a team (15-for-64) with eight runs and four HR. Oklahoma has drawn six walks and struck out 17 times. The Sooners have left 15 men on base this week.

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by Flounder on Jun 24, 2025 6:55 PM EDT reply actions

fyi

Under head coach Ray Tanner, the Gamecocks are 9-3 when facing elimination at the College World Series.

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by Flounder on Jun 24, 2025 6:55 PM EDT reply actions

That's good news.

Let’s hope we continue that trend.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Gamecocks get out of the 1st unscathed.

Cooper plunked the first batter, but a strike from Enders to second on a steal attempt nullified the HBP.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 7:24 PM EDT reply actions

Gotta head to my evening sessions...

But wanted to pop in and say “Go ’Cocks!” Hoping to come back and see that we’ve taken a win.

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by Gamecock Man on Jun 24, 2025 7:29 PM EDT reply actions

Me too.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Cooper not able to escape from allowing the leadoff batter to reach for second inning in a row.

Sooners take the lead, 1-0, 1 out, runners at corners.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 7:37 PM EDT reply actions

Double play ends the inning.

1-0 Sooners after 1.5

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Gamecocks go quietly in 2nd.

Stil 1-0 OK after 2.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 7:45 PM EDT reply actions

Cooper gets OK to go 1-2-3.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 7:53 PM EDT reply actions

Gamecocks follow suit.

1-0 Sooners after 3.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Cooper allows the leadoff runner to reach

for the 3rd time in four innings.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

OK bunts over to second.

Thanks for the free out, suckers.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

In fact, it was their cleanup hitter to boot!

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Cooper gets out without allowing a run.

Now it’s time for these Gamecock bats to heat up.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Runners at the corners, 2 outs, Scott Wingo up

Now would be a good time for his first hit in a while.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 8:31 PM EDT reply actions

that hurt

bases loaded and a foul out for 3rd out…..2nd time runner a mere 90 feet away

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by Flounder on Jun 24, 2025 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah.

Ray Tanner must tell his guys to swing at the first pitch they see in bases loaded situations.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

USC got a break there.

Ump called the batter out when it looked like he was safe by 1/2 a step.

Still 1-0 OK after 5.5

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

Still 1-0 OK after 6.5.

Need runs here.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 9:05 PM EDT reply actions

Christian Walker singles to 1st.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Ack! Ray Tanner gives OK a free out by making Kyle Enders bunt.

Now Haney is up. Come on m’boy. We need you here.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Haney strikes out with a massive cut.

Like the effort.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Tanner to pinch hit Beary for Wingo.

Morales is on second, by the way, not Christian Walker as I said earlier.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Beary leaves the bat on his shoulder for a called 3rd strike.

The bunt doesn’t pay off. Color me surprised.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

1-0 Oklahoma after 7.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Tie game, folks!

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 9:33 PM EDT reply actions

Gamecocks make my heart skip a beat,

but get out of a jam with a double play. 1 Error on the inning.

1-1 after 8.5. Come on ’Cocks!

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 9:47 PM EDT reply actions

Beautiful double-play to get us out of trouble in the 9th! Let’s get the hitting going now!

by VA Libertarian on Jun 24, 2025 9:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I was nervous with Morales at second.

I wish Wingo were still in, but at this point you gotts get the big bats in the lineup.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions

free baseball now

in the 10th , 1-1

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by Flounder on Jun 24, 2025 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

Let's go 'Cocks!

Top of the order here. Good chance to end this game now.
Marzilli to lead off

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Blast. USC goes 1-2-3.

1-1 After 10.

Onto the 11th!

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok, bottom of the 11th, man on first, no outs.

Let’s do this.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

UGH! We freaking pop a bunt up for an out. The runner doesn't advance.

Give me a break. Brady Thomas has had one bunt all year. Let the man swing.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Morales pops up to center.

At least he got the bat on the ball. Ender up now.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Between the bunts and the pop-ups

I’m about to go nuts.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Enders walks.

Everyon else in the game is thinking home run to win it. Enders think, "Man, if I walk, the tying run is in scoring position. Stays within himself.

I like that kid.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

More baseball to come.

Haney grounds out to 2b. Still, he got the bat on the ball. When you do that, good things happen. Good effort. We’ll get ’em this inning.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

FeatheredWarrior:

What’s the stat on how many runners we have left on base this year?

curses

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

This YEAR? Jesus. I have no idea.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Jones,

but Christian Walker has been money. I don’t know how I feel about taking him out for a pinch runner. I hope JJ can get the job done.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

How 'bout just in the CWS.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:28 PM EDT reply actions

I'll have to look it up

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Whatever it is, it's too high.

We have to capitalize on these opportunities.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah, crap.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:29 PM EDT reply actions

Solo HR? We've got that play in our bag-o-tricks ... if we can find it.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

That's on like the 2nd pitch, too.

I feel bad for Ethan Carter.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions

stat that makes you sick

USC 1-10 with runners in scoring position tonight

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by Flounder on Jun 24, 2025 10:38 PM EDT reply actions

Wow. That's amazing. And depressing.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

27 runners left on base so far In the CWS.

That’s almost a runner per inning, as we’ve played 29 innings so far. Going into the 30th right now.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:39 PM EDT reply actions

even sicker now

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by Flounder on Jun 24, 2025 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

You can't say that we haven't had opportunities.

We just can’t close the deal.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Definitely have.

We’re due.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Come on Beary...

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

That's what I'm talking about.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Believe!

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

DO NOT F"ING BUNT.

SHUT UP YOU STUPID ANNOUNCERS!

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I swear to all that is holy in the world

if we bunt I’m going to throw something at the TV.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

You haven't even paid it off yet.

Be careful!

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Marzilli fouls them both off.

This could be a good thing. It only takes one pitch to hit a home run. No one has ever hit a home run bunt.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Marzilli strikes out.

That one’s on you, coach.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions

When will we move past the bunt theory of baseball?!?!?!?

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

When will we move past the bunt theory of baseball?!?!?!?

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Never.

Apparently, Tanner has moved toward it since his time at Carolina.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

It's just not working.

I don’t doubt that Coach knows WAY more about baseball than I will ever pretend to know. But this crap simply isn’t working!

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

DEAR GOD

not another bunt. C’mon coach! You’re killing me!

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I bet his chances of getting a hit

would have improved exponentially if he hadn’t been forced to bunt the first 2 strikes away!

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Dum spiro spero.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Beary with a clutch stolen base.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not greedy

I just want a base hit.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

Merrifield pops up.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Jackie Bradley: last hope for the season.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:48 PM EDT reply actions

Well he didn't swing at the first pitch.

Maybe a little more drama tonight..

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

If I've got to depend on someone

Bradley’s as good as any in the clutch.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

He's only got one thing on his mind: HR.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Good Lord this is too much drama, even from my 'Cocks.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

OH THANK GOD

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Let's end it here.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Takes a little pressure off of Jones.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed, Feathered Warrior.

This game has had enough drama already. Get the win, advance, set up the Palmetto State showdown we all want to see.

Go 'Dawgs!

by T Kyle King on Jun 24, 2025 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Even better. Runners on 1 & 2.

by Cocky, Esq. on Jun 24, 2025 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice!

Way to represent for the SEC, fellows.

Go 'Dawgs!

by T Kyle King on Jun 24, 2025 10:52 PM EDT reply actions

That'll teach those Oklahomans to turn down . . .

. . . our offer to join the conference!

Go 'Dawgs!

by T Kyle King on Jun 24, 2025 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks.

Happy to play the part of the last SEC team, regardless of sport, still playing.

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by The Feathered Warrior on Jun 24, 2025 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Not a problem.

I can’t root for the teams I truly hate (Auburn, Florida) except under the most extreme of circumstances, but, otherwise, I’ll pull for an SEC team in the postseason.

I darn sure don’t want the ACC breaking its CWS title drought. . . .

Go 'Dawgs!

by T Kyle King on Jun 24, 2025 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions