Fresh off a dominant opening weekend, Clemson baseball returns to Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday afternoon to open its midweek schedule against the Charlotte 49ers. First pitch is set for 4 p.m.
The Tigers enter the matchup riding a three-game sweep of Army, a weekend that showcased both early-season depth on the mound and impact performances from several newcomers. Clemson allowed just two runs over 26 innings in the series, posting a 0.35 team ERA while striking out 34 batters and issuing only two walks.
Offensively, Clemson wasted little time finding its footing. Transfer Nate Savoie made an immediate impression in his Clemson debut, going 8–11 with a double, a home run, and seven RBIs over the first three games. Luke Gaffney also looked comfortable at the plate, collecting six hits in 11 at-bats, while Bryce Clavon, Tryston McCladdie, and Jarren Purify all contributed across the weekend.
The Tigers showed power early as well, with four home runs in the opening series coming from Jacob Jarrell, Savoie, McCladdie, and Clavon. Through three games, Clemson is hitting .376 as a team and has produced four doubles and four home runs.
On the mound, Clemson received strong performances throughout the pitching staff. Tennessee transfer Michael Sharman was dominant in his Tiger debut, allowing one hit over six innings with eight strikeouts in a 10–0 win. Aidan Knaak, despite not being at his sharpest, limited Army to three hits in three innings while striking out six. The bullpen was particularly impressive, with Dylan Harrison, Hayden Simmerson, Dion Brown, Danny Nelson, and Joe Allen all delivering quality outings.
Charlotte enters Tuesday’s matchup at 1–2 overall after dropping two of three games to San Diego over the weekend. The 49ers are hitting .250 as a team and collected six doubles and three home runs in the opening series. Senior first baseman Cody Gunderson leads the Charlotte offense after going 6–9 with two home runs, while junior catcher Cale Stricklin has driven in five runs.
On the mound, Charlotte’s pitching staff carries a 7.20 ERA through three games. The staff has struck out 33 batters but has also issued 15 walks, allowing opponents to hit .290.
Here is a look at the Charlotte 49ers:
Charlotte 49ers
Head Coach – Robert Woodard (7th Season)
2026 Record: 1-2 (0-0 AAC)
Wins: San Diego
Losses: San Diego (x2)
Here are the probable starting lineup for Charlotte and their opening series stats:
Position Players
| Name (#) | Year | Position | 2026 Stats |
| Dylan Koontz (20) – prev: Kentucky/Campbell | Graduate | DH | .200; HR, 4 RBI |
| Dawson Bryce (18) – prev: Merrimack | Junior | 3B | .333; 2 2B, 2 RBI; 1-1 SB |
| Alec DeMartino (9) – prev: UNC-W | Graduate | RF | .125 |
| Cody Gunderson (22) | Senior | 1B | .667; 2 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| Carson Bayne (1) | 5th Year | LF | .100 |
| Robert Nedry (8) – prev: Santa Fe College/NC State | Junior | 2B | .250; 2 RBI |
| Cale Stricklin (13) prev: Auburn | Junior | C | .455; 2 2B, 5 RBI |
| Adrian Jiminez (3) prev: VCU | Sophomore | SS | .200; RBI |
| Spencer Nolan (23) | Senior | CF | .111; 2 RBI |
Announced Starter for Charlotte:
| NAME (#) | Year | Hand | 2026 Stats |
| Andrew Kribbs (35) | Senior | RHP | 0-1; 27.00 ERA, 0.2 IP, K, 2 BB; OppBA: .250 |
Summary
Tuesday’s matchup marks the first of several midweek contests for Clemson, an area where head coach Erik Bakich’s teams have found consistent success. With early momentum and depth already on display, the Tigers will look to build on their opening weekend as they continue to settle into the 2026 season.
First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium
