On May 13, 2023, No. 10 Clemson baseball won a nail-biting game against Virginia Tech with a score of 9-8 at English Field. The game marked the second victory for Clemson in the series, as they had taken a 2-0 lead in the previous games. Clemson’s Will Taylor’s infield single in the ninth inning scored the go-ahead run, and the team tacked on four more runs in the same frame to secure the win. The game saw several lead changes and was a true spectacle for baseball fans. In this article, we will delve into the details of the game and analyze the performance of both teams.
Virginia Tech Takes an Early Lead
The game’s first run was scored by Virginia Tech’s Carson DeMartini in the second inning. Clemson responded quickly in the third inning, as Caden Grice’s run-scoring single tied the score. Riley Bertram’s two-out, two-run single gave Clemson the lead, and Blake Wright followed with a run-scoring double to extend their lead. Virginia Tech managed to narrow the lead to 4-3 in the bottom of the fourth inning, but Clemson maintained their lead until the sixth inning.
Virginia Tech Ties the Game
In the sixth inning, Brody Donay of Virginia Tech hit a game-tying home run, much to the delight of the home crowd. Both teams then went scoreless in the seventh and eighth innings, setting the stage for a thrilling finale in the ninth.
Clemson Baseball Secures the Victory
The ninth inning proved to be the turning point of the game. Clemson’s Will Taylor’s infield single scored the go-ahead run, and the team tacked on four more runs in the same frame to extend their lead to 9-4. Virginia Tech did not go down without a fight, as they managed to score four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to bring the score to 9-8. However, the game concluded with a game-ending double play on interference by the Tigers.
With the victory, Clemson improved to 34-17 overall and 16-10 in the ACC. The team’s victory in this game is a testament to their strong performance throughout the season. Clemson has consistently been ranked in the top 25 teams in the country and has proven themselves to be a formidable opponent in the ACC. Virginia Tech fell to 29-18 overall and 11-14 in ACC play.
The game between No. 10 Clemson and Virginia Tech was a true spectacle for baseball fans. Both teams displayed excellent skills and fought hard until the very end. Clemson’s victory was well-deserved, and the team has once again demonstrated why they are one of the top teams in the country. Virginia Tech, on the other hand, showed great resilience and determination, and they will undoubtedly come back stronger in the upcoming games.
