On Friday evening, the Clemson baseball team delivered a remarkable performance, demonstrating outstanding prowess. Their triumph over the Florida State Seminoles resulted in a commendable 8-1 victory, restoring parity in the series at 1-1. Ethan Darden, who made his ACC debut, was undoubtedly the player of the game, pitching an exceptional 5.0 scoreless innings
Ethan Darden had an excellent start to the game and managed to keep the Seminoles at bay. He continued to put pressure on the opposition and prevented them from mounting any form of offense. By the time Darden was substituted in the sixth inning, Clemson had already taken a four-run lead.
However, Darden was not the only player to shine that day. Blake Wright, a talented player from Florida, also played a critical role in securing the win for his team. In the fourth inning, with two outs and a runner on second base, Wright came up to bat and delivered a clutch single that drove in the game’s first run.
But Wright’s heroics didn’t stop there. In the sixth inning, he once again stepped up to the plate and hit a run-scoring single, giving his team a 2-0 lead over Clemson. The crowd erupted in cheers as Wright rounded the bases, clearly impressed by his ability to come through in clutch situations.
Wright wasn’t done yet; he pulled off a double-squeeze bunt in the same inning, adding two more runs to Clemson’s lead and giving the team a comfortable 4-0 advantage. Wright ended the game with three hits and three RBIs, providing an impressive performance at the plate.
Other Clemson players also played their part in the team’s victory. Will Taylor and Caden Grace scored another run with back-to-back doubles in the eighth inning. Wright later added his third RBI with another single. Cam Cannarella also hit a solo home run in the ninth inning, extending his on-base streak to 29 games.
Florida State struggled to establish any consistent offensive rhythm throughout the game, and their starting pitcher Conner Whittaker ended up with the loss after giving up eight hits, five runs, and three walks over the course of 7.1 innings pitched. Despite striking out four batters, Whittaker was unable to effectively curtail the potent Clemson offense, resulting in the Seminoles slipping to a 13-17 overall record, and a 4-10 record in ACC play.
For the Clemson Tigers, this win was a much-needed morale boost. With their record now standing at 18-14 overall and 3-8 in the ACC, Clemson has won four out of their last six games, and they appear to be finding their groove at a crucial moment in the season.
The series between the Clemson Tigers and Florida State Seminoles will draw to a close on Saturday, with the match set to take place at 11 a.m. on ACC Network Extra. Fans can expect to be treated to another intense and exciting game, as both teams strive to claim the coveted series victory.
Clemson’s performance on Friday night was impressive, and the team will be looking to build on this performance and claim a series victory. The team has shown that it has the ability to compete at the highest level, and with the right mindset, they can achieve great things this season.
Overall, the victory against Florida State was a significant step forward for the Clemson baseball team. The team showed excellent form both on the mound and at the plate and has put itself in a good position to claim a series victory. Clemson fans will be eagerly anticipating the conclusion of the series, hoping to see their team come out on top.
