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CLEMSON, S.C. - The Tigers travel to the Golden State for the first time since 2015 for a three-game series at California this weekend. SERIES SETUP • Who - Clemson (27-5, 6-3 ACC) vs. California (16-12, 6-6 ACC) • Best Ranking - CU - No. 4 Perfect Game; CAL - NR • When - Friday (9 p.m. EDT), Saturday (5 p.m. EDT), Sunday (4 p.m. EDT) • Where - Berkeley, Calif. (Stu Gordon Stadium) • Watch - ACC Network Extra • Video Announcers - Roxy Bernstein, Jim Darby • Listen (Radio) - Clemson Athletic Network (locally on WCCP (105.5 FM)) • Listen (Internet) - ClemsonTigers.com • Live Stats - ClemsonTigers.com • Social Media - ClemsonBaseball SERIES HISTORY • Overall Record - California leads 3-1 (1980-97) • Record at California - 0-0 STARTING PITCHERS • Friday - TBA (CU) vs. TBA (CAL) • Saturday - TBA (CU) vs. TBA (CAL) • Sunday - TBA (CU) vs. TBA (CAL) CLEMSON OVERVIEW • Clemson, which has a 3-1 road record, defeated Georgia Southern 10-8 at North Augusta, S.C. on Tuesday night. • The Tigers are averaging 7.7 runs per game and hitting .281 with a .438 slugging percentage, .423 on-base percentage and 41 steals. • The pitching staff has a 4.52 ERA, .223 opponents’ batting average and 2.52 strikeout-to-walk ratio, and Clemson is fielding .975. CALIFORNIA OVERVIEW • California, which has a 7-7 home record and is averaging 7.7 runs per game, is led by eighth-year Head Coach Mike Neu. • The Bears won 6-5 at Sacramento State on Tuesday. They are hitting .296 and have a 5.04 ERA and .973 fielding percentage. • Justin Advincula is hitting .395 with five homers and 23 RBIs, and Cade Campbell is batting .388 with seven homers and 27 RBIs. QUICK HITS • This weekend’s series marks Clemson’s first games in the state of California since the 2015 Fullerton Regional. • Head Coach Erik Bakich graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, Calif. in 1996. • Erik Bakich’s first game as a head coach was at California on Feb. 15, 2013 when he led the Michigan program. NO FINISH LINE • “No Finish Line,” a look into the 2024 Tiger season, debuts on Fox Carolina and ClemsonPlus.com every Monday from April 14 to May 19. GARRIS PROVIDING RELIEF • Senior righthander Reed Garris has been a steadying influence on the bullpen for three years. • He is 2-0 with two saves, a 1.10 ERA, .115 opponents' batting average and 20 strikeouts against five walks in 16.1 innings pitched in 2025. • He is holding opponents to .059 with two outs. • In his career, he is 8-1 with two saves, a 3.07 ERA, .183 opponents' batting average and 84 strikeouts in 70.1 innings pitched. • He has made 55 relief appearances in three seasons as a pitcher. |
