OMAHA, NEBRASKA - Stanford opened the College World Series with an 8-0 win over South Carolina. Cardinal starting pitcher John Hudgins shut down the Gamecocks on two hits over the first eight innings. <br>
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South Carolina also was shut out in last year's CWS opener before finishing at the tournament runner-up. <br>
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Ryan Garko drove in three runs. <br>
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Stanford will next play the winner of Friday night's game between Cal State-Fullerton and LSU on Sunday. South Carolina will play Friday evening's loser in an elimination game on Sunday.
