COLUMBIA — There was no doubt the story from Clemson’s 7-1 victory over rival South Carolina on Friday was the performance of pitcher Sam Weatherly.
The Tigers’ lefty overpowered the Gamecocks all night at Founders Pak in Columbia, as he held them hitless through seven innings before being pulled after throwing 104 pitches. Weatherly struck out 11 South Carolina batters in earning his second win of the year in three starts.
“I wanted to throw strikes. I wanted to pound the zone,” Weatherly said. “That is always my goal and something I have been working on throughout the season.