Location: McWhorter Stadium, Clemson, S.C.
Date: Saturday
Result: Clemson 3 – Duke 4
Game Summary
The No. 19/19 Clemson Tigers faced off against the No. 3/3 Duke Blue Devils in a hard-fought battle that ended with a 4-3 victory for Duke. Despite a comeback effort, the Tigers couldn’t secure the win.
Team Records
- Clemson Tigers: 28-13 (11-6 ACC)
- Duke Blue Devils: 36-4 (15-2 ACC)
Senior Day Honors
Saturday’s game also served as senior day, honoring 10 student-athletes and one manager, some of whom have dedicated six years to the program.
Key Players
- Alex Brown: Led the Tigers with two hits.
- McKenzie Clark: Contributed one hit, one walk, one RBI, and one run scored.
- Arielle Oda and Maddie Moore: Scored for the Tigers.
- Lindsey Garcia and Alia Logoleo: Also made hits for Clemson.
Game Highlights
- Duke took an early lead in the third inning with a home run, gaining a 3-0 advantage.
- Clemson responded with three runs in the bottom of the third, evening the score at 3-3.
- Impressive defensive plays from Moore and Clark helped Clemson fend off Duke in the fourth inning.
- Duke managed to score again in the sixth, reclaiming the lead with a final score of 4-3.
Pitching Performance
- Millie Thompson: Pitched all seven innings with four strikeouts but took the loss, bringing her season record to 5-5.
Upcoming Game
The Tigers and Blue Devils will conclude their three-game series tomorrow at 6 p.m. on ACC Network.
