Gamecocks win thriller against Clemson, one win from advancing

Give South Carolina and Clemson credit.

They know how to give the fans their money's worth.

After playing a 3-2, extra-inning contest in Charleston exactly three months ago, the Gamecocks and the Tigers made the early season battle look almost boring as USC edged Clemson 5-4 in a heart-stopping 12-inning affair in front of an overflow crowd at Carolina Stadium.

Starting pitcher Michael Roth escaped early trouble in the third innings, as Clemson loaded the bases with no outs. The Gamecock infield turned a double play that appeared to score a run for the Tigers, but a Clemson baserunner was called for interfering with second baseman Chase Vergason, wiping out