Louisville, Ky. – April 27, 2024
In a hard-fought game, the No. 22/21 Clemson softball team faced a tough loss against Louisville, tallying nine hits but ultimately dropping game two of the series 6-3. Despite the setback, Clemson maintains a solid record of 32-16 (14-9 ACC) as they head into the final game of the regular season tomorrow.
Key Players
Alex Brown and Valerie Cagle showcased their prowess with two hits each for Clemson. Brown contributed with an RBI, while Cagle notched a run. Alia Logoleo and Aby Vieira also made significant contributions with RBIs, supported by runs from Lindsey Garcia and Arielle Oda.
Game Highlights
- Fourth Inning: Clemson’s scoring started with a double from Cagle, leading to a run scored off Logoleo’s sac fly.
- Fifth Inning: Clemson doubled their lead with a run from Oda, driven in by Brown’s single.
- Defensive Struggles: Louisville capitalized on three errors from Clemson’s defense, scoring five runs in the fifth inning.
- Late Rally: Despite Louisville’s lead, Clemson fought back in the sixth inning, scoring a run to narrow the gap.
- Pitching Performance: Cagle showcased her pitching, recording six strikeouts and allowing only one walk in five innings of work, but dropped to 8-6 on the year in the circle. Millie Thompson replaced her in the sixth and faced five batters in her single inning of work
Upcoming Game
The Tigers will look to bounce back in the final game of the regular season against Louisville on April 28. Action is set to begin at noon on ACCNX.
