How to Watch: Sacred Heart vs South Carolina, Game 2

The South Carolina Gamecocks kicked off their 2025 season with a 5-3 win over Sacred Heart in the opening game of their series. The victory puts the Gamecocks at 1-0, and they’ll look to maintain their undefeated streak in the second game of the series, which is now scheduled for 2:00 PM today due to a schedule change brought on by inclement weather. Originally set for 4:00 PM, the game will now take place two hours earlier. Here’s everything you need to know to catch the action.

How to Watch South Carolina vs Sacred Heart

• Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
• Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
• TV: SEC Network+
• Location: Founders Park, Columbia, SC
• Stream: Watch on fuboTV (with a 7-day free trial) or on ESPN

Game Preview – South Carolina vs Sacred Heart

The Gamecocks are off to a strong start in their 133rd season of baseball, as they face Sacred Heart in a three-game home series. Game 1, played yesterday (Feb. 14), marked the beginning of head coach Paul Mainieri’s tenure with the team.

After today’s 2:00 PM contest, the series will conclude with a noon game on Sunday, February 16. Before Saturday’s game, fans will also witness the dedication ceremony for Ray Tanner Field, with the first 2,500 attendees receiving a Ray Tanner trading card and the first 5,000 receiving a Ray Tanner koozie.

All three games will be broadcast on SEC Network Plus, with Dave Weinstein and Grayson Greiner on the call. Additionally, fans can tune in to the Gamecock Sports Network, with Derek Scott calling the action for Friday and Sunday’s games and Stuart Lake and Cade Crenshaw handling the duties on Saturday.

Projected Starting Pitchers:

• Friday:
  South Carolina – Dylan Eskew (R-Sr. RHP) 3-5, 4.60 ERA, 62.2 IP, 26 BB, 40 SO
  Sacred Heart – Joey Trombley (So. RHP) 3-2, 4.28 ERA, 61.0 IP, 25 BB, 39 SO

Scouting Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart comes into the season following a successful 2024 campaign, in which the Pioneers clinched the NEC regular season title with a 25-8 conference record. Overall, they finished the year with a 35-23 record and reached the NEC Tournament semifinals, going 2-2.

For 2025, the Pioneers return a solid core, including Tim McGuire, who batted .326 with 12 doubles and 37 RBIs last year. Zack Kovalchik (.326) and Alex Ungar (.314), both of whom hit over .300 in 2024, will also be key contributors for Sacred Heart this season.

On the mound, Joey Trombley will be a player to watch. He had a 4.28 ERA last year with three wins in 13 starts. Meanwhile, Elijah Foster tallied 80 strikeouts in 59.2 innings, and Owen MacDonnell led the team with nine saves.

Pat Egan, now in his third year as head coach of Sacred Heart, earned NEC Coach of the Year honors in 2024 after a standout season. Prior to his time at Sacred Heart, he spent four years as an assistant at Quinnipiac.

This game promises to be an exciting continuation of what’s shaping up to be a thrilling season for both teams. Stay tuned as the Gamecocks look to keep their momentum going.