CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson (26-14, 6-10 ACC) scored three unearned runs in the eighth inning, leading the Tigers to a series-clinching 8-5 win over Florida State (24-15, 11-10) Sunday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
FSU jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning that was erased on Caden Grice’s three-run home run in the second inning. Jordan Carrion continued to swing a hot bat, doubling in two runs against Grice in the sixth inning for the 5-3 lead.
The Tigers tied the game with single runs in the sixth and seventh inning before plating three unearned runs on three errors in the eighth inning. Both teams had a season-high five errors in the contest.
Starting pitcher Carson Montgomery lasted just seven batters. Wyatt Crowell allowed just one run in 5.0 relief innings, striking out a career-best six hitters.
Carrion and Treyton Rank both had two hits for the Seminoles.
SCORING SUMMARY:
T1 | FSU 1, CU 0 Tibbs doubled, Carrion scored
T1 | FSU 2, CU 0