Clemson took an early lead with a two-run double from Valerie Cagle. (Clemson softball Twitter photo)

by TigerNet Staff - Sun May 01 14:36:26 GMT-04:00 2022

No. 18-ranked Clemson softball wrapped the regular-season with a walk-off, extra-innings 3-2 win over Georgia Tech to sweep the series at home on Senior Day Sunday.

The Tigers (37-14, 14-10 ACC) broke through in the third inning with a two-run double from Valerie Cagle to take a 2-0 lead.

The Yellow Jackets (36-15, 11-13) answered back in the fifth to tie it up on a RBI single and sac fly. Starter Regan Spencer’s day was done after preventing any further damage there, leaving with the no decision after giving up only two hits, a walk and neither run being charged as earned over five innings. Spencer leads the ACC in ERA.

Clemson’s Alia Logoleo singled to lead off the eighth and moved over on a Sam Russ basehit for two on with no outs, where they were bunted over and Maddie Moore delivered the game-winning single down the right field line.

Clemson left-hander Millie Thompson (12-3) earned the win from the circle with three scoreless innings of relief.

At the conclusion of the game, Clemson honored seven seniors for their time and dedication to the Orange and Regalia over the few seasons. These seniors included: Marissa Guimbarda, Grace Mattimore, Cammy Pereira, Sam Russ, Carlee Shannon, Bailey Taylor and Emma Whitfield.

The Tigers recovered from suffering a sweep at top-5 Florida State last week with a 4-0 week to wrap their regular season.

They will now have next week off before the 10-team ACC Softball Championship that starts May 12 for the Tigers in Pittsburgh at Vartabedian Field.

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— Clemson Softball ?? (@clemsonsoftball) May 1, 2022

Senior Sunday ?Clemson Edition?

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— Clemson Softball ?? (@clemsonsoftball) May 1, 2022