OFFICIAL FRIDAY SOFTBALL THREAD: NO.5 CLEMSON at No.1 Duke

CUTrevor 2024-05-10 11:52:29


It will be a tough challenge today! No.1 seed Duke has home field, and they have had the Tigers' number over the years, beginning with the 1-0 win in the ACC Championship in the first full season of Clemson Softball. The Tigers were swept by the Devils at home in the regular season.

First pitch is at 1:00 on ACCN, and I'll have updates right here!

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 12:56:36


Tigers lead 2-0 in the 4th! Clark led off the 1st with a full-count walk, and Moore hit a 2-run HR.



TIGERS LEAD 2-0 AFTER 3.




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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 12:57:06


CAGLE LEADOFF DOUBLE!!

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:33:34


Ugh runner caught stealing 3rd and nothing else for Tigers in the 4th.


TIGERS LEAD 2-0 M4.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:34:23


Ugh leadoff batter reaches 2nd on an error by Logoleo.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:34:41


Cagle strikes out the next batter.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:34:56


Grounder moves the runner to 3rd with 2 outs.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:36:08


Ugh 2-out double makes it 2-1. Error cost them a run!

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:36:28


Good grief 2-out single ties the game. Tigers should be out of the inning up 2-0!

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:37:08


Cagle gives up another 2-out single but gets out of the inning with the score tied. Can't make errors against Duke, especially in Durham!



TIED 2-2 AFTER 4.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:37:49


STILL TIED 2-2 HEADED TO THE 7TH.


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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:51:49


GARCIA SOLO HR!!! Tigers retake the lead 3-2!

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:52:23


Knowler and Logoleo strike out. 3 outs away from a big upset!



TIGERS LEAD 3-2 M7.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:53:18


Good grief Thompson gives up back to back singles to lead off the 7th! The second one was a swinging bunt. Tying run on 2nd and winning run on 1st with no outs.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:54:30


Grounder moves the tying run to 3rd and the winning run to 2nd with one out. Millie needs a K!

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 13:59:46


Ugh sac fly ties the game. Winning run on 3rd with 2 outs.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:00:33


Grounder sends it to extra innings. Tigers would be in the Championship if not for that error that gave Duke its first 2 runs!



TIED 3-3 HEADED TO THE 8TH.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:08:00


VIEIRA LEADOFF DOUBLE!! That's how to respond!

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:08:43


Good grief Oda and Clark both foul out. Go ahead RISP with 2 outs for Brown.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:10:58


Ugh Brown strikes out swinging. Can't believe they squandered that leadoff double!



TIED 3-3 M8.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:17:03


Ugh Spencer starts the 8th, and Duke gets another leadoff single.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:17:37


Sac bunt moves the runner to 2nd with one out.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:27:07


Spencer gets a couple grounders to strand the winning run at 3rd again!



TIED 3-3 HEADED TO THE 9TH.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:28:13


Moore and Cagle ground out, Garcia strikes out.




TIED 3-3 M9.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:41:23


Spencer gives up a one out single but gets out of the 9th! Tigers are playing with fire. Need to score here!



TIED 3-3 HEADED TO THE 10TH.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:42:08


Logoleo singles with one out!

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:42:40


Ugh Vieira strikes out on 3 pitches, and Oda grounds out.




TIED 3-3 M10.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:48:15


Good grief Spencer gives up a leadoff walk on full count and a single. Duke has the first two batters on, just like the 7th when they tied the game.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:48:58


Spencer gets a big pop up for the first out! Need a K or a double play with the winning run on 2nd!

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:49:48


Fly for the second out, no advance by runners! Winning run on 2nd with 2 outs.

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:54:06


Runner thrown out at home! Umps are reviewing the call. Talk about a dramatic review! Either Duke wins on a reversal or we go to the 11th inning...

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CUTrevor 2024-05-10 14:56:32


Wow, they reversed the call and said she was safe. Never seen a game end on a review before, let alone in extra innings in the ACC Semifinal!


TIGERS LOSE 4-3 IN 10 INNINGS.


What a crazy game! Tigers never trailed until the reversed call on the 3rd out of the 10th inning. That's the 3rd time the Tigers have lost to a top 10 team in extra innings this season.

We'll have to wait until Sunday evening to find out where the Tigers will be seeded for the NCAA Tournament. I'll have live coverage of that for you right here!


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