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Clemson baseball drops Game 1 of series against Virginia Cavaliers
TL;DR
Clemson baseball lost 6-4 to No. 9 Virginia in Game 1 of their series, despite an early lead. Aidan Knaak struck out 10 but allowed six runs in the sixth inning, leading to the defeat.
Key points
- Clemson lost 6-4 to No. 9 Virginia
- Aidan Knaak struck out 10 batters
- Clemson's bullpen stabilized after Knaak
- Luke Gaffney and Jacob Jarrell hit home runs
- Clemson struggled to find offensive rhythm
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Clemson baseball had things under control early, but one bad stretch changed everything in Thursdayâs 6-4 loss at No. 9 Virginia.
Aidan Knaak racked up 10 strikeouts and cruised through the first half of the game. He didnât allow a walk over the first five innings and kept the Cavaliers from doing much damage. That changed quickly in the sixth. A mix of free passes and a hit batter loaded the bases, and Virginia cleared them with a double to jump in front for good.
Knaak was charged with six runs in just over five innings of work, taking the loss. Clemsonâs bullpen helped stabilize things after that, with Dylan Harrison delivering a couple of clean innings to keep it close.
At the plate, Clemson never really found a rhythm. Luke Gaffney gave the Tigers an early boost with a two-run homer, and Jacob Jarrell added another long ball later on, but there wasnât much else. The Tigers put together a small push late, including a run in the eighth and a chance in the ninth, but couldnât come up with the big hit.
Clemson is now 24-15 overall and 5-11 in ACC play. Itâs also the first time this season the Tigers have dropped a game after scoring first.
Game 2 is set for Friday in Charlottesville.
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This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Clemson baseball loses Game 1 of series against Virginia Cavaliers
Q&A
What were the key moments in Clemson's loss to Virginia?
Clemson initially led the game but lost control in the sixth inning when Virginia cleared the bases with a double, scoring six runs.
How did Aidan Knaak perform in the game against Virginia?
Aidan Knaak had 10 strikeouts and pitched over five innings but was charged with six runs, resulting in the loss.
What contributions did Clemson's hitters make in the game?
Luke Gaffney hit a two-run homer and Jacob Jarrell added another home run, but the team struggled to maintain offensive momentum.
