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Clemsonbasbeall finished off a dominant weekend Sunday with another run-rule win.
Nate Savoie blasted a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning as No. 10 Clemson rolled past La Salle 16-3 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium to complete a four-game sweep. With the bases loaded and the Tigers needing just one run to end the game early, Savoie worked the count to 3-1 before launching his fifth home run of the season over the batter’s eye in center field.
The catcher had a huge day at the plate, finishing 3-for-3 with six RBIs while reaching base five times. Jarren Purify also sparked Clemson’s offense from the leadoff spot, going 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBIs and four runs scored. Tryston McCladdie added three hits as seven Tigers recorded at least one.
“A great offensive performance today, especially the top of the order,” head coach Erik Bakich said. “Nine hits out of the 1-2-3 holes, 12 RBIs. Those guys just continue to be a force at the top, really setting the table. And they’re getting on base, scoring runs, driving in runs. So, really good to see JP (Purify), T-Mac (McCladdie), Nate Savoie. Just a lot of production up top.”
La Salle grabbed an early lead with a solo home run in the first inning and another long ball in the second that briefly made it 3-2. Clemson quickly answered. Purify drove in a run with a sacrifice fly and McCladdie followed with an RBI single to give the Tigers the lead for good.
Clemson broke the game open in the third inning. Ty Dalley lined a two-run double before Purify launched a three-run homer that pushed the Tigers ahead 9-3.
The Tigers added three more runs in the fifth inning, including a two-run double from Savoie that stretched the lead to 12-3.
Dion Brown earned the win after delivering three scoreless innings in relief.
“I thought Dion Brown was a great storyline today,” Bakich said. “Came in, they were scoring, and put three big zeroes up.”
Clemson improved to 15-1 and will face Georgia Southern on Tuesday in North Augusta before opening ACC play later in the week against Georgia Tech.
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This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Clemson baseball sweeps La Salle to continue awesome start to season
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Nate Savoie blasted a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the seventh inning as No. 10 Clemson rolled past La Salle 16-3 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium to complete a four-game sweep. With the bases loaded and the Tigers needing just one run to end the game early, Savoie worked the count to 3-1 before launching his fifth home run of the season over the batter’s eye in center field.
The catcher had a huge day at the plate, finishing 3-for-3 with six RBIs while reaching base five times. Jarren Purify also sparked Clemson’s offense from the leadoff spot, going 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBIs and four runs scored. Tryston McCladdie added three hits as seven Tigers recorded at least one.
“A great offensive performance today, especially the top of the order,” head coach Erik Bakich said. “Nine hits out of the 1-2-3 holes, 12 RBIs. Those guys just continue to be a force at the top, really setting the table. And they’re getting on base, scoring runs, driving in runs. So, really good to see JP (Purify), T-Mac (McCladdie), Nate Savoie. Just a lot of production up top.”
La Salle grabbed an early lead with a solo home run in the first inning and another long ball in the second that briefly made it 3-2. Clemson quickly answered. Purify drove in a run with a sacrifice fly and McCladdie followed with an RBI single to give the Tigers the lead for good.
Clemson broke the game open in the third inning. Ty Dalley lined a two-run double before Purify launched a three-run homer that pushed the Tigers ahead 9-3.
The Tigers added three more runs in the fifth inning, including a two-run double from Savoie that stretched the lead to 12-3.
Dion Brown earned the win after delivering three scoreless innings in relief.
“I thought Dion Brown was a great storyline today,” Bakich said. “Came in, they were scoring, and put three big zeroes up.”
Clemson improved to 15-1 and will face Georgia Southern on Tuesday in North Augusta before opening ACC play later in the week against Georgia Tech.
Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Clemson baseball sweeps La Salle to continue awesome start to season
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