May 16, 2003

Columbia, S.C. – This Saturday’s baseball game between South Carolina and Georgia will feature a “Salute to the Military”. A Ft. Jackson soloist will sing the national anthem, a McEntire Air National Guard Representative will throw out the first pitch, and 4,000 miniature American flags will be handed out upon entry to Saturday’s game. A large American flag will also be unfurled before the national anthem. First pitch for Saturday’s game is set for 4 p.m.

South Carolina will also pay tribute to nine graduating seniors in a home plate ceremony before the Saturday game with Georgia. The seniors will be playing in their final regular season home series. In case of rain, the ceremony will be shifted to Sunday’s game. Seniors to be recognized include pitcher Rico Bravo, first baseman/designated hitter Demetric Smith, designated hitter/outfielder Matt Riddle, outfielder Tim Seaton, pitcher Chris Hernandez, outfielder Jon Coutlangus, shortstop Justin Harris, pitcher and captain Steven Bondurant and third baseman and captain Brian Buscher.