Clemson edges Eagles for Leggett's 950th win |
CLEMSON, S.C. -
Chris Okey
The Tigers jumped out to a 2-0 lead with two runs in the first inning, then the Eagles scored two unearned runs in the second inning to tie the score. Clemson regained the lead in the fourth inning on
Tyler Slaton
Zack Erwin The series concludes Sunday at 1 p.m. Sunday is Senior Day, as Clemson honors its seniors in a pregame ceremony. Fans can purchase two reserved adult and two reserved youth tickets for only $20. Youth 12 and under receive free admission by wearing a camp or little league shirt. It is also Sunday Funday, with family-friendly activities during the game and throughout Doug Kingsmore Stadium. For Mother’s Day, moms receive free admission with a reserved-seat purchase as well.
Chris Okey
So. Catcher
#25 5-11, 195
Mount Dora, FL
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’s solo homer in the eighth inning lifted Clemson to a 5-4 win over Georgia Southern at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Saturday night. The Tigers, who took a 2-0 lead in the series, improved to 27-24, while the Eagles fell to 27-23. The win was Jack Leggett’s 950th as Clemson’s head coach.
Tyler Slaton
Sr. Outfielder
#18 5-8, 200
Cumming, GA
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’s two-out, run-scoring single, but Ryan Cleveland lined a solo homer in the top of the sixth inning and the Eagles scored another unearned run to take the lead. An Eagle error with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning allowed the Tigers to tie the score before Okey’s go-ahead long ball, his 10th of the season, to lead off the eighth inning. He became the first Tiger since 2012 (
Richie Shaffer
Richie Shaffer
3rd Base (2010 - 2012)
#8 6-3, 205
Charlotte, NC
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) to hit double-digit home runs in a season.
Zack Erwin
Jr. LH Pitcher
#33 6-5, 195
Duluth, GA
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(5-4) earned the win, as he allowed five hits, five runs (one earned) and one walk with 11 strikeouts, tying his team-season-high.
Taylor Vetzel
Taylor Vetzel
RS So. RH Pitcher
#41 6-0, 155
Simpsonville, SC
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pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record his third save of the season. Reliever Ryan Frederick (2-1) suffered the loss.
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