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OFFICIAL ACC CHAMPIONSHIP THREAD: NO.15 CLEMSON vs. No.3 Florida State

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 11:50:19

Tigers looking to shock the softball world and knock off No.2 VA Tech and No.3 FSU in consecutive days for the program's first ACC Tournament Championship! They lost, of course, last year in the Championship 1-0 to Duke. Just like the Hokies, the Tigers were swept by FSU in 3 games in Tallahassee, but the Tigers could have easily won the first two games and should have won the first.

First pitch is at 1:00 on ESPN, and I'll have live coverage right here!

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:15:27

Pereira reaches on an error by 1st baseman to lead off the game!

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Clark singles, and Pereira scores on another error at 1st! Tigers take an early 1-0 lead! Wow, they were shut out 1-0 by Duke in the Championship last year and score 5 minutes into the game this year!

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Ugh Cagle lines into a double play. Bad luck!

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:16:55

Guimbarda grounds out. I was hoping her bat would wake up today!

TIGERS LEAD 1-0 M1.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:20:47

Cagle is in the circle for the second straight day. I'm really surprised Rittman didn't go with a rested Thompson, who was outstanding on Thursday.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:21:48

Ugh leadoff batter reaches on an error by Pereira. I guess that's fair since she reached and scored on an error.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:24:52

Good grief Cagle gives up back to back singles for a run and then throws a wild pitch!

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:25:47

Cagle gets a grounder for the first out.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:26:04

Ugh single scores 2 more runs to make it 3-1. Like I said, I don't know what Rittman was thinking starting Cagle again today instead of Thompson. It's not the first time this season that his reliance and overconfidence in Cagle has backfired.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:27:22

Runner steals 2nd and Cagle gives up a walk. She clearly does not have her stuff today. Should have started Thompson. 2 on with one out.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:35:40

Cagle gets a K for the 2nd out.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:36:00

Ugh Moore makes an error at 3rd to load the bases with 2 outs.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:37:04

Whew! Grounder ends the inning. At least the Noles didn't blow the game open with a 2-out hit after the error. Early championship jitters for both teams.

TIGERS TRAIL 3-1 AFTER ONE.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:38:21

Vieira draws a leadoff walk and red-hot Logoleo singles! 2 on with no outs for Russ.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:38:57

Russ grounds out but moves the runners to 2nd and 3rd. Too bad it's the bottom of the lineup. Oda could tie the game with a hit! She did have a sac fly yesterday.

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Oda walks the bases loaded with one out!

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Moore fouls out but drives in a run to make it 3-2! Two on with two outs for leadoff batter Pereira.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:47:18

Pereira walks! Bases loaded with 2 outs for Clark. Would be a great time for her first hit of the tournament!

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:48:00

CLARK DELIVERS!!! 2-out double scores 2 to put the Tigers back up 4-3! Runners on 2nd and 3rd with 2 outs for Cagle. She needs some redemption here!

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 12:49:09

Ugh Cagle fouls out to end the inning. Great rally by the Tigers though!

TIGERS LEAD 4-3 M2.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:01:30

Ugh Cagle gives up a 2-out HR to tie the game. Don't know why Rittman hasn't brought Thompson in! 3rd HR of tourney for Harding. Back and forth we go, just like the first 2 games in Tallahassee.

TIED 4-4 AFTER 3.

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Guimbarda, Vieira and Logoleo go 1-2-3.

TIED 4-4 M3.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:03:43

Cagle gives up a leadoff single but gets a double play!

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Cagle gives up a walk on full count but gets a grounder to end the inning.

TIED 4-4 AFTER 3.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:15:12

RUSS LEADOFF HR!!! Just the 3rd HR of the season for the grad transfer. Tigers back on top 5-4!

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:16:03

Oda bunts for an out. Noles bring in their ace starter Sandercock from the pen. She is 2-0 in the tournament.

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Moore grounds out.

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Pereira strikes out swinging.

TIGERS LEAD 5-4 M4.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:24:13

Cagle back in the circle for the 4th. Rittman is playing with fire not bringing Thompson in!

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Cagle goes 1-2-3 with 2 K's! Lol well, she must have heard me.

TIGERS LEAD 5-4 AFTER 4.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:34:54

Clark leadoff single! She's had a nice couple games after going 0-4 against Notre Dame.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:35:26

Cagle grounds out and Guimbarda strikes out. She is ice cold!

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:35:45

Houston steals 2nd. RISP with 2 outs for Vieira.

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Vieira flies out to end the inning.

TIGERS LEAD 5-4 M5.

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Ugh Cagle hits the leadoff batter on full count.

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She strikes out the next batter on 3 pitches.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:42:25

Cagle gets a fly for the 2nd out.

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Runner steals 2nd.

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Cagle gives up a walk but gets a grounder to end the inning!

TIGERS LEAD 5-4 AFTER 5.

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Cagle gives up a walk but gets a grounder to end the inning!

TIGERS LEAD 5-4 AFTER 5.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:47:50

Logoleo leadoff single!

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Russ singles! An insurance run would be great. 2 on with no outs for Oda.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:52:35

Oda bunts foul for an out, Moore grounds out. Corners with 2 outs for leadoff batter Pereira.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:56:32

Pereira strikes out swinging.

TIGERS LEAD 5-4 M6.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 13:59:43

Cagle gives up a leadoff walk. She's playing with fire!

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 14:03:23

Ugh runner steals 2nd and gets to 3rd on a throwing error by Vieira. Tying run at 3rd with no outs! Leadoff walks are killers.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 14:03:58

Infield fly for the 1st out. Runner still at 3rd.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 14:04:21

Ugh sac fly and just like that it's tied again. 2 down.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 14:09:48

Ugh Cagle gives up another walk on full count and she steals 2nd. Go-ahead RISP with 2 outs.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 14:10:16

Cagle intentionally walks the Noles' hottest hitter with 1st base open.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 14:12:28

Good grief Cagle gives up a 3-run HR on a 1-2 pitch after the intentional walk. That hitter was 0-3 and struck out her last at bat! Tigers trail 8-5 after a 4-run 6th.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 14:16:34

Rittman FINALLY brings Thompson in and she gets a grounder to end the inning. Thompson should have started today.

TIGERS TRAIL 8-5 HEADED TO THE 7TH.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 14:24:16

Clark leads off with a single! She is 4-4 today.

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Clark to 2nd on a wild pitch.

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Cagle grounds out for the 1st out.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 14:25:48

Guimbarda finally singles! Corners with one out for Vieira.

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 14:26:26

Vieira fouls out. Corners with 2 down for red-hot Logoleo, who represents the tying run!

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 14:27:00

LOGOLEO DELIVERS!!! 2-out single makes it 8-6! It's her 3rd hit of the day! Russ hit a homer in her last at bat and represents the go-ahead run!

CUTrevor 2022-05-14 14:28:13

Ross lines out to end the game. Tigers outhit the Noles 10-6 and were just 6 outs away from the win. In 4 games away from home against No.3 FSU, the Tigers were on the doorstep of winning 3 of them, including the ACC Championship! This loss probably cost the Tigers a top-8 seed to host a Super Regional too. At least they have their first home Regional locked up! We'll find out tomorrow.

TIGERS LOSE 8-6.

I'll have my exclusive post-game interviews posted shortly!