Podcast: What to make of softball's triumphs, baseball's woes + reaction to gymnastics hire

Clemson put up some runs but not enough to counter 30 from the visiting Blue Devils.

Grayson Mann · Staff Writer · Monday, May 12 2025

For the two programs on the diamond, the results have taken diverging paths.

John Rittman's squad just secured its first conference championship in program history, earning a regional host spot for the postseason.

Meanwhile, Erik Bakich and the Tigers have suffered their third straight series loss. In this episode of the Orange Crush Podcast, David Hood and Grayson Mann break down where both programs are headed, as well as provide insight on the new gymnastics hire.

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Many thanks to Herb Tyler and the folks at Chick-fil-A of Clemson/Seneca for their continued sponsorship. Before your gameday watch party, make sure you grab a biscuit or a nugget tray from Herb and Chick-fil-A. And thanks to Lisa Nason and her staff at Nason Accounting in Greenville for their support!