Clemson baseball lost 2-1 to Virginia Tech on May 15, giving the Hokies the series. The Tigers were ahead 1-0 until Virginia Tech scored two runs in the ninth inning, including a walk-off run by Nick Locurto.
Key points
Clemson baseball lost 2-1 to Virginia Tech
The game was played on May 15
Clemson led 1-0 entering the ninth inning
Virginia Tech scored two runs in the ninth
Nick Locurto scored the walk-off run
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How Clemson baseball lost to Virginia Tech on one of most unusual walkoff plays
CLEMSON — Clemson baseball lost its eighth ACC series in dramatic and unusual fashion.
Clemsonlost 2-1 to Virginia Tech on May 15 at English Field in Blacksburg, Virginia, giving the Hokies the series.
The Tigers led 1-0 entering the ninth inning, but Virginia Tech scored two runs to win the game, including the walk-off run scored by Nick Locurto.
Virginia Tech tied the game on Locurto's single, and Pete Daniel followed with a single to put runners on first and second with one out.
Locurto advanced to third on a wild pitch by Clemson's Hayden Simmerson. Clemson catcher Nate Savoie threw to second base trying to get Daniel, who also was attempting to advance. Daniel stopped short of second base and got in a rundown, trying to give Locurto the opportunity to score.
After several throws in the rundown it worked. Clemson got Daniel out near first base as Locurto raced home to end the game.
USC Upstate senior Alex Ritzer (5) reaches first base as Clemson infielder Luke Gaffney (16) recovers the ball during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Clemson vs Virginia Tech baseball game?
The final score was 2-1 in favor of Virginia Tech.
Who scored the walk-off run for Virginia Tech against Clemson?
Nick Locurto scored the walk-off run for Virginia Tech.
When did Clemson baseball lose to Virginia Tech?
Clemson baseball lost to Virginia Tech on May 15.
How did Clemson baseball perform in the ACC series against Virginia Tech?
Clemson baseball lost the series to Virginia Tech, marking their eighth ACC series loss.
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USC Upstate junior Wyatt Land (16) pitches to Clemson during the top of the first inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich during the top of the sixth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate senior Alex Ritzer (5) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the sixth run of the game against Clemson during the bottom of the sixth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026. USC Upstate won 6-3.
Clemson infielder Tyler Litchenberger (8) makes a diving catch against USC Upstate during the bottom of the sixth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate freshman Andrew Kummer (37) pitches in relief and ends the game against Clemson during the top of the ninth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026. USC Upstate won 6-3.
USC Upstate junior Wyatt Land (16) pitches to Clemson during the top of the first inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate junior Wyatt Land (16) pitches to Clemson during the top of the first inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Clemson catcher Nate Savoie (99) scores against USC Upstate during the top of the first inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Clemson infielder Tryston McCladdie (4) doubles against USC Upstate during the top of the first inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate sophomore Maloy Heaghney (2) scores during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Clemson sophomore Jarren Purify (23) throws out a USC Upstate runner at first during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Clemson pitcher Dylan Harrison (44) pitches to USC Upstate during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Clemson pitcher Dylan Harrison (44) pitches to USC Upstate during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate senior Alex Ritzer (5) scores against Clemson during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich during the top of the third inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate junior Max Bianchini (7) pitches to Clemson during the top of the third inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Fans watch Clemson play USC Upstate during the top of the third inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate Head Coach Kane Sweeney talks with USC Upstate senior Preston Lucas (12) during the top of the third inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate junior Jack Gibson (38) pitches to Clemson during the top of the fourth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate Head Coach Kane Sweeney talks to an umpire in the game with Clemson during the top of the fourth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Clemson pitcher Landon Fowler (40) pitches to USC Upstate during the bottom of the fifth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Spartanburgers minor league baseball team store during the bottom of the fifth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate sophomore Maloy Heaghney (2) runs after hitting a ball against Clemson during the bottom of the sixth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate senior Alex Ritzer (5) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the sixth run of the game against Clemson during the bottom of the sixth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026. USC Upstate won 6-3.
Clemson infielder Tryston McCladdie (4) hits a fly ball against USC Upstate during the top of the seventh inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Clemson pitcher Nathan Dvorsky (20) pitches to USC Upstate during the bottom of the seventh inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate freshman Jacob Kirby (31) pitches in relief to Clemson during the top of the eighth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Team store where the Spartanburgers minor league baseball plays seen during the top of the eighth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Clemson bats against USC Upstate during the top of the eighth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Clemson sophomore Justin LeGuernic (33) pitches in relief against USC Upstate during the bottom of the eighth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Clemson players clap as Clemson sophomore Justin LeGuernic (33) pitches in relief to USC Upstate during the bottom of the eighth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
USC Upstate freshman Andrew Kummer (37) pitches in relief and ends the game against Clemson during the top of the ninth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026. USC Upstate won 6-3.
USC Upstate freshman Andrew Kummer (37) pitches in relief and ends the game against Clemson during the top of the ninth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026. USC Upstate won 6-3.
USC Upstate Head Coach Kane Sweeney shakes hands with Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich after the game at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate senior Alex Ritzer (5) reaches first base as Clemson infielder Luke Gaffney (16) recovers the ball during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate senior Alex Ritzer (5) reaches first base as Clemson infielder Luke Gaffney (16) recovers the ball during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate junior Wyatt Land (16) pitches to Clemson during the top of the first inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich during the top of the sixth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate senior Alex Ritzer (5) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the sixth run of the game against Clemson during the bottom of the sixth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026. USC Upstate won 6-3.
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Clemson infielder Tyler Litchenberger (8) makes a diving catch against USC Upstate during the bottom of the sixth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate freshman Andrew Kummer (37) pitches in relief and ends the game against Clemson during the top of the ninth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026. USC Upstate won 6-3.
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USC Upstate junior Wyatt Land (16) pitches to Clemson during the top of the first inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate junior Wyatt Land (16) pitches to Clemson during the top of the first inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Clemson catcher Nate Savoie (99) scores against USC Upstate during the top of the first inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Clemson infielder Tryston McCladdie (4) doubles against USC Upstate during the top of the first inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate sophomore Maloy Heaghney (2) scores during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Clemson sophomore Jarren Purify (23) throws out a USC Upstate runner at first during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Clemson pitcher Dylan Harrison (44) pitches to USC Upstate during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Clemson pitcher Dylan Harrison (44) pitches to USC Upstate during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate senior Alex Ritzer (5) scores against Clemson during the bottom of the second inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich during the top of the third inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate junior Max Bianchini (7) pitches to Clemson during the top of the third inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Fans watch Clemson play USC Upstate during the top of the third inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate Head Coach Kane Sweeney talks with USC Upstate senior Preston Lucas (12) during the top of the third inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate junior Jack Gibson (38) pitches to Clemson during the top of the fourth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate Head Coach Kane Sweeney talks to an umpire in the game with Clemson during the top of the fourth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Clemson pitcher Landon Fowler (40) pitches to USC Upstate during the bottom of the fifth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Spartanburgers minor league baseball team store during the bottom of the fifth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate sophomore Maloy Heaghney (2) runs after hitting a ball against Clemson during the bottom of the sixth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate senior Alex Ritzer (5) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the sixth run of the game against Clemson during the bottom of the sixth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026. USC Upstate won 6-3.
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Clemson infielder Tryston McCladdie (4) hits a fly ball against USC Upstate during the top of the seventh inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Clemson pitcher Nathan Dvorsky (20) pitches to USC Upstate during the bottom of the seventh inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate freshman Jacob Kirby (31) pitches in relief to Clemson during the top of the eighth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Team store where the Spartanburgers minor league baseball plays seen during the top of the eighth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Clemson bats against USC Upstate during the top of the eighth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Clemson sophomore Justin LeGuernic (33) pitches in relief against USC Upstate during the bottom of the eighth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Clemson players clap as Clemson sophomore Justin LeGuernic (33) pitches in relief to USC Upstate during the bottom of the eighth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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USC Upstate freshman Andrew Kummer (37) pitches in relief and ends the game against Clemson during the top of the ninth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026. USC Upstate won 6-3.
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USC Upstate freshman Andrew Kummer (37) pitches in relief and ends the game against Clemson during the top of the ninth inning at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026. USC Upstate won 6-3.
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USC Upstate Head Coach Kane Sweeney shakes hands with Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich after the game at Fifth Third Bank Park in Spartanburg, S.C. Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Savoie threw to shortstop Tyler Lichtenberger, who threw to first baseman Luke Gaffney as the rundown began. Gaffney threw to second baseman Jarren Purify, who threw to Lichtenberger at first base. Daniel was out, but Lichtenberger's throw home to get Locurto was late.
Clemson baseball has lost eight of 10 ACC series and has lost 20 conference games, tying a program record set in 2021.
The Tigers will miss the NCAA Tournament unless they win the ACC Tournament.
The series finale is May 16 (Noon ET, ACC Network Extra).
Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at DCarter@usatodayco.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00
