Penn State baseball overpowered by South Carolina

South Carolina powered past Penn State on Saturday afternoon.

At Founders Park, the Gamecocks went deep three times en route to the 16-5 win. Designated hitter Alex Destino finished with seven RBI on a three-run home run and one of the team’s two grand slams. Catcher Caleb Jones recorded the other, rounding the bases in the sixth inning after walking four times.

The Nittany Lions’ Sal Biasi picked up the loss, giving up six runs on six hits and three walks in 2 1/3 innings.

The Gamecocks clinched the series with the win.

The teams finish the three-game series Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

This story was originally published February 27, 2016 at 10:09 PM with the headline "Penn State baseball overpowered by South Carolina."