The fourth-ranked Clemson Tigers (27-5) defeated Georgia Southern, 10-8, in a neutral site game at SRP Park in North Augusta on Tuesday, April 1. It was Clemson’s first visit to the Augusta Green Jackets home stadium since 2021 while the Eagles defeated Georgia last year in the minor league park. Georgia Southern is now 17-11 for the year.
The Eagles starting pitcher Thomas Burke struggled with control, walking four batters and giving up a run before being replaced on the mound by Carter DeGondea with two outs in the opening frame. The Tigers scored once more in the first and added another run in the third inning before Georgia Southern got on the scoreboard with two runs in the fourth inning. The Tigers expanded their lead by scoring three more runs in the sixth inning while the Eagles added two runs. The Tigers scored four more times in the eighth inning but the Eagles fought back with four runs of their own in the bottom half of the ninth inning to close out the scoring for the night.
Joe Allen (3-0) picked up the win for the Tigers while Burke (0-1) took the loss for Georgia Southern. Lucas Mahlstedt recorded the final two outs for Clemson to earn his ninth save this season.
Clemson was led at the plate by Jack Crighton (2-4, 1 RBI) and Josh Paino (2-4, 3 RBI), and Collin Priest and Tryson McCladdie added two RBIs each. Josh Tate (2-4, 1 RBI), Jonathan Jaime (2-4, 1 RBI), JP Herrholtz (2-3, 2 RBI) and Luk Odden (2-4, 4 RBI) led the Eagles’ offense. The Tigers had two errors while Georgia Southern had four, and each team left 12 runners on base.
Clemson will travel for California for a three-game series that begins on Friday night. The Eagles will start a three-game series against South Alabama on Friday night in Mobile.
Georgia Southern baseball fans arrive for a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson baseball fans arrive for a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern boosters listen to women’s basketball head coach Hana Haden prior to a baseball game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern University President Kyle Marrero speaks to boosters prior to a baseball game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern men’s basketball head coach Charlie Henry speaks to boosters prior to a baseball game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern coaches and boosters interact prior to a baseball game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern Director of Athletics Chris Davis speaks to boosters prior to a baseball game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern Director of Athletics Chris Davis speaks to boosters prior to a baseball game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern boosters socialize prior to a baseball game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson baseball fans arrive prior to a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Fans arrive for a baseball game between Georgia Southern and Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern baseball players walk to the dugout after warming up prior to a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Augusta Green Jackets mascot Augie during a baseball game between Georgia Southern and Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Young Clemson fan waves to baseball players during a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson baseball fans arrive for a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Fans arrive for a baseball game between Georgia Southern and Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Forest O’Quinn sings the National Anthem prior to a baseball game between Georgia Southern and Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern pitcher Thomas Burke (30) throws a pitch during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern pitcher Thomas Burke (30) throws a pitch during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern infielder Nico Senese (19) throws to first during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern pitcher Thomas Burke (30) throws a pitch during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern infielder Nico Senese (19) during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern pitcher Thomas Burke (30) throws a pitch during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern infielder Cade Parker (5) during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern pitcher Thomas Burke (30) throws a runner out at first base during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson catcher Jacob Jarrell (9) bats during a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson baseball player dives safely back to first base during a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern pitcher Thomas Burke (30) throws a pitch during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern huddles on the mound during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern pitcher Carter DeGondea (32) throws a pitch during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern outfielder Sean Smith (12) during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson outfielder Jack Crighton (3) leads off second base during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson pitcher/outfielder Talan Bell (96) throws a pitch during a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson infielder gets set during a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson infielder Jarren Purify (23) gets set during a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson pitcher/outfielder Talan Bell (96) throws a pitch during a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern outfielder Sean Smith (12) slides safely into second base during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson outfielder Dominic Listi (6) bats during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson infielder/catcher Luke Gaffney (16) bats during a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson infielder/catcher Luke Gaffney (16) during a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern infielder throws to first base during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson infielder Josh Paino (8) throws to first base during a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson infielder/catcher Luke Gaffney (16) gets set during a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson infielder Jarren Purify (23) throws to first base during a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern infielder JP Herrholz (22) awaits a throw at first base during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern infielder Cade Parker (5) throws to first base during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern pitcher Carter DeGondea (32) delivers a pitch during a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Clemson baseball fan arrive for a game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern baseball fans arrive for to a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern women’s basketball head coach Hana Haden talks to boosters prior to a baseball game against Georgia Southern at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern University President Kyle Marrero attends a booster gathering prior to a baseball game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia Southern boosters talk to University President Kyle Marrero prior to a game against Clemson at SRP Park in North Augusta, SC, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)
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