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2026-04-24 13:13:48
CLEMSON, S.C. - The Tigers travel to Louisville for a three-game series this weekend. SERIES SETUP • Who - Clemson (26-16, 6-12 ACC) vs. Louisville (23-18, 7-11 ACC) • Best Ranking - CU - NR; LOU - NR • When - Friday (6 p.m.), Saturday (7 p.m.), Sunday (2 p.m.) • Where - Louisville, Ky. (Jim Patterson Stadium) • Watch - ACC Network Extra (Friday), ACC Network (Saturday, Sunday) • Video Announcers - Noah Frary (Friday), Nick Ziniti (Friday), Mike Ferrin (Saturday, Sunday), Gaby Sanchez (Saturday, Sunday) • 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 - Clemson leads 25-16 (1970-25) • Record at Louisville - Louisville leads 8-4 (2015-24) STARTING PITCHERS • Friday - RHP Aidan Knaak (CU) vs. LHP Wyatt Danilowicz (LOU) • Saturday - LHP Michael Sharman (CU) vs. LHP Ethan Eberle (LOU) • Sunday - TBA (CU) vs. TBA (LOU) CLEMSON OVERVIEW • Clemson, which has a 7-7 road record, defeated USC Upstate 7-2 at home on Tuesday night behind a homer and five RBIs by Luke Gaffney. • The Tigers are averaging 6.6 runs per game and hitting .287 with a .463 slugging percentage, .392 on-base percentage and 48 steals. • The pitching staff has a 4.18 ERA, .227 opponents’ batting average and 3.12 strikeout-to-walk ratio, and Clemson is fielding .969. LOUISVILLE OVERVIEW • Louisville, which has an 18-8 home record and is averaging 8.5 runs per game, is led by 20th-year Head Coach Dan McDonnell. • The Cardinals defeated Kentucky 14-10 at home on Tuesday night. They are hitting .315 and have a 6.54 ERA and .974 fielding percentage. • Zion Rose is hitting .413 with 14 steals, Tague Davis is batting .394 with 24 homers and 73 RBIs and Aaron England has four saves. QUICK HITS • Clemson is 24-5 when outhitting its opponents in 2026. • A total of 10 Tigers have made double-digit appearances on the mound, but none with more than 14 appearances. • Clemson has committed only six errors in the last 13 games. BENNETT DELIVERING OUT OF BULLPEN • Redshirt freshman Brendon Bennett has harnessed his left arm to become one of the team's top relievers in 2026. • He is 0-0 with a 1.84 ERA, .176 opponents' batting average and 20 strikeouts against eight walks in 14.2 innings pitched in 2026. • He is tied for the team lead with 14 appearances, all out of the bullpen. • He is not allowed more than one run in any of his appearances in 2026. • In his career, he is 0-0 with a 2.53 ERA, .171 opponents' batting average and 24 strikeouts in 21.1 innings pitched over 18 appearances. |
