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TL;DR
Clemson defeated Charlotte 7-3, scoring six runs in the first inning. The Tigers improved to 24-14, while the 49ers fell to 18-18.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Clemson scored six runs in the first inning en route to a 7-3 victory over Charlotte at Truist Field on Tuesday night. The Tigers, who won the home-and-home season series 2-0, improved to 24-14, while the 49ers dropped to 18-18.
The Tigers erupted for six runs in the first inning. After Luke Gaffney’s RBI groundout, Jacob Jarrell belted a three-run homer, his 14th of the season and the 40th of his career. Later in the frame, Jackson Moore laced a two-run double. In the fourth inning, Nate Savoie lined a two-out double and scored on Gaffney’s single.
Pinch-hitter Walker Morgan belted a run-scoring double in the fifth inning for Charlotte’s first run, then Todd Hudson crushed a two-run homer later in the frame. In the eighth inning, the 49ers loaded the bases with no outs, but Ariston Veasey entered the game on the mound and struck out three straight batters to preserve Clemson’s 7-3 lead.
Tiger reliever Justin LeGuernic (2-1) earned the win by tossing 2.2 innings, allowing two hits and no runs with five strikeouts. Charlotte starter Sebastian Perez (0-1) suffered the loss.
The Tigers travel to Charlottesville, Va. to take on No. 9 Virginia in a three-game series, beginning Thursday at 7 p.m.
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Q&A
What were the key highlights of the Clemson vs. Charlotte baseball game?
Clemson scored six runs in the first inning, highlighted by Jacob Jarrell's three-run homer and Jackson Moore's two-run double.
Who earned the win for Clemson in the game against Charlotte?
Justin LeGuernic earned the win for Clemson, pitching 2.2 innings with five strikeouts and no runs allowed.
What was the final score and season record for both teams after the game?
Clemson won 7-3, improving their record to 24-14, while Charlotte's record dropped to 18-18.
