In Clemson, Aidan Knaak, Billy Barlow, and Jacob McGovern teamed up to limit Georgia Tech to just three runs on five hits in Clemson’s 9-3 win. Clemson took the series 2-1, boosting their record to 36-10 overall and 17-7 in the ACC, while Georgia Tech dropped to 28-17 overall and 12-12 in ACC play.
Offensive Highlights: Clemson’s Power Surge
Highlights included Payton Green’s leadoff homer in the second inning, followed by Jimmy Obertop and Tristan Bissetta’s consecutive run-scoring doubles. Cam Cannarella added to Clemson’s lead with a run-scoring triple in the third inning.
Nolan Nawrocki’s run-scoring single and Jacob Hinderleider’s three-run homer in the fourth, extending his hitting streak to 12 games, were notable. Sacrifice flies from Jack Crighton and Blake Wright added to Clemson’s lead in the fifth and sixth innings. Parker Brosius hit a two-run homer for Georgia Tech in the ninth.
Pitching Breakdown: Knaak, Barlow, and McGovern
Knaak pitched 4.0 innings with seven strikeouts, allowing one run on two hits. Barlow (5-1) secured the win with 4.0 innings pitched, while McGovern closed out the game with 1.0 inning pitched. Georgia Tech’s Tate McKee (4-4) took the loss, giving up six runs on six hits in 3.1 innings.
