The No. 1 Texas Longhorns lost the opening game of the Sunday double-header against the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia due in large part to a strong performance by Gamecock starter Will Sanders, combined with some tough luck on the defensive side.
It was the first loss for Texas to South Carolina in eight games against the Gamecocks and broke a five-game losing streak for head coach Mark Kingston’s team.
Left fielder Eric Kennedy started the day right for Texas with a solo home run on the second at bat of the day, but Texas pitcher Tristan Stevens struggled in the bottom of the frame as South Carolina loaded the bases with no out.