The diamond at Fluor Field was ablaze with action as Blake Wright launched his path into Clemson history with a commanding hat-trick of home runs, propelling the Tigers to an emphatic 11-1 victory over the Presbyterian Blue Hose on a night that will be etched in the memories of baseball aficionados.
On the March evening that bade farewell to Winter, Clemson’s thunderous assuredness staked its claim as the force to reckon with. Infused with the dynamism of Wright’s performance and the Tigers’ collective prowess, Clemson’s display of domination saw them amply rewarded with a shortened eight-inning game, heralded by the 10-run rule—a testament to their supremacy.
Blake Wright 3 Homer Night
Blake Wright, No. 3 Clemson’s powerhouse, etched his name into the annals with a jaw-dropping three home runs to join teammate Will Taylor in the pantheon of Tiger legends. Wright, who now boasts a remarkable ten homers, made an electrifying climb to the historic plateau, accumulating six RBIs on this celestial night that resonated with the echoes of dingers cracking towards the stars.
Obertop’s Momentum-Shifting Master Blast
Shifting the gravity of the contest in the third inning was Jimmy Obertop, whose rocket launcher of a swing sent the ball 420 feet soaring over the field. His two-run homer, Obertop’s fifth of the season, turned the tides in favor of the Tigers, fueling the fiery narrative of a team en route to unparalleled triumph.
Mathes Adds the Exclamation Points
Not content to bask in the light of his teammates, Mathes rose to the occasion—a pair of solo home runs, traveling a colossal 425 feet, no less—accentuating Clemson’s dominant storyline and its symphony of round-trippers.
An Inning to Remember
In a dramatic fourth inning, Wright continued his bombardment, with a three-run homer that was not just an addition to the scoreboard but a declaration of intent, as the Blue Hose witnessed their hopes dissipate with each exit velocity.
The Symphonic Six
Clemson’s orchestra of offense reached a crescendo, as the team hammered six home runs, reminiscent of an adrenaline-pumping performance not witnessed since their showdown at Louisville in May 2022. These six blasts harmonized to narrate a history-making fable for the Tigers.
On the Mound
Ethan Darden, who ascended the mound with grace and emerged unscathed, bagging the win in a brisk third-inning cameo that embodied tactical efficiency and underscored the depth of Clemson’s bullpen assets. Meanwhile, Presbyterian’s Luke Gibson embraced an unwelcome fate, shouldering the loss despite battling valiantly in the Lions’ den.
Looking Ahead
The echoes from Clemson’s explosive win have barely subsided as they prepare for the seismic upcoming three-game series with No. 7 Florida State. All eyes shift toward Doug Kingsmore Stadium where Friday night under the lights on the ACC Network could paint the next storied chapter for these relentless Tigers.
