South Carolina looks to avoid being swept for the first time this season as in-state rival Clemson comes into Founders Park for the series finale. This series h

Paul Mainieri stood on the grass of Fluor Field on Saturday — having already lost his first Palmetto series before every even facing Clemson at home — sounded like a man who lost his wallet and was prepared to trek through a sewer if that’s what it took.

Ethan Darden pitched seven scoreless innings of three-hit ball to lead 13th-ranked Clemson to a 5-1 victory over South Carolina at Fluor Field on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers won their seventh game in a row and improved to 9-1,