Tigers blast Eagles in series opener |
CLEMSON, S.C. -
Chris Okey
The Eagles scored a run in the top of the second inning, then Okey responded with a two-run homer, his ninth long ball of the season, in the bottom of the second inning to give Clemson the lead for good. White and Duggar led off the third inning with back-to-back homers before
Robert Jolly Crownover (9-1) earned the win by allowing six hits, three runs and one walk with eight strikeouts in 7.0 innings pitched. Eagle starter Evan Challenger (5-2) suffered the loss, as he yielded nine hits, including three homers, and five runs in 4.1 innings pitched. He entered the game with a 1.11 ERA and only one home run allowed in 65.0 innings pitched in 2015. The series continues Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Youth 12 and under receive free admission by wearing a camp or little league shirt.
Chris Okey
So. Catcher
#25 5-11, 195
Mount Dora, FL
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,
Eli White
Eli White
So. Infielder
#4 6-2, 185
Easley, SC
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and
Steven Duggar
Steven Duggar
Jr. Outfielder
#9 6-2, 195
Moore, SC
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all hit home runs and
Weston Wilson
Weston Wilson
So. Infielder
#8 6-3, 195
High Point, NC
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tallied a career-high four hits to lead Clemson to a 13-5 victory over Georgia Southern at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 lead in the series, improved to 26-24 on the season, while the Eagles fell to 27-22.
Robert Jolly
Fr. Catcher
#12 5-9, 195
Myrtle Beach, SC
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lined a two-out, run-scoring single in the fourth inning. After the Eagles scored a run in the top of the sixth inning, Clemson erupted for four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and four runs in the seventh inning to put the game out of reach.
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