Clemson vs. South Carolina baseball series: How to watch, TV channel, weather

One of college baseball’s fiercest rivalries is set to take center stage as No. 13 Clemson and undefeated South Carolina square off in a three-game weekend series.

With both teams off to strong starts in 2025, this year’s Palmetto Series promises to be another thrilling installment in the historic rivalry.

Series Schedule & How to Watch

The three-game series will take place across three different venues over three days:

• Game 1 – Friday, 7 p.m. at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, Clemson (ACC Network Extra)
• Game 2 – Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at Fluor Field, Greenville (SEC Network Plus)
• Game 3 – Sunday, 5 p.m. at Founders Park, Columbia (SEC Network Plus)

Fans can stream all three games on the ESPN app with a cable or streaming package that includes ACC Network and SEC Network. Standalone ESPN+ subscriptions will not provide access.

Tale of the Tape: Clemson vs. South Carolina

Clemson, led by head coach Erik Bakich, enters the series with a 7-1 record and a Top-15 national ranking. Meanwhile, South Carolina, under first-year head coach Paul Mainieri, is off to a red-hot 9-0 start.

While Clemson has historically dominated the rivalry with a 188-145-2 all-time record, the teams have split their last four series matchups. Last season, Clemson took a 2-0 series victory after the third game was canceled due to weather.

Projected Pitching Matchups

South Carolina has set its rotation, while Clemson will finalize its starters on Thursday:

• Game 1: LHP Matthew Becker (USC) vs. TBD
• Game 2: LHP Jake McCoy (USC) vs. TBD
• Game 3: RHP Dylan Eskew (USC) vs. TBD

Weather Forecast

Baseball fans are in for a perfect weekend, as clear skies and comfortable temperatures are expected for all three games. Saturday’s neutral-site game in Greenville is projected to be especially pleasant, with a high of 72 degrees.

Breaking Down the Neutral-Site Game

Saturday’s game at Fluor Field in Greenville will serve as the series’ neutral-site contest. However, South Carolina will be the designated home team, occupying the first-base dugout and batting second. Clemson, as the designated road team, will use the third-base dugout and bat first.

Fluor Field, home of the Boston Red Sox minor league affiliate Greenville Drive, features a replica of Fenway Park’s iconic “Green Monster” in left field.

Will Clemson Continue Its Dominance, or Can USC Stay Perfect?

With South Carolina undefeated and Clemson ranked inside the Top 15, both teams have plenty at stake. Will the Gamecocks ride their momentum to a series victory, or will Clemson continue its recent dominance in the rivalry?

The stage is set for another intense chapter in the Palmetto Series. Let the battle begin.

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