Derrian Carter,Nick GrayGreenville News
CLEMSON —Clemson baseballplays No. 3 seed Coastal Carolina Sunday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in the NCAA Tournament.
The top-seededTigers(43-14), who earned theNo. 6 overall seedin the 64-team tournament and the top seed in the Clemson Regional, are 2-0 in the tournament. They defeated the Chanticleers4-3 Saturday thanks to Cam Cannarella's go-ahead RBI sacrifice fly in the ninth inning.
If Clemson wins, the Tigers advance to the super regional.
Clemson baseball live score updates vs. Coastal Carolina: NCAA regional
FINAL: Clemson 12, Coastal Carolina 5
Austin Gordon closes the door on the Clemson Regional with a F8, a strikeout and a F7.
Clemson is back in the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers take care of Coastal Carolina with six runs of insurance in the eighth inning and a solid performance by starting pitcher Ethan Darden.
INSTANT RECAP: Clemson baseball dominates Coastal Carolina to reach first NCAA super regional since 2010
The Tigers await the Stillwater Regional winner, either Oklahoma State or Florida. Oklahoma State leads Florida 1-0 in the third inning; the Gators must win twice over the Cowboys to advance. Either way, Clemson will host next weekend.
Coastal Carolina coach Gary Gilmore has now coached his final game, and salute to him. The 2016 national championship was a remarkable feat in the history of college sports in this state.
Clemson 12, Coastal Carolina 5, bottom 8th: Jacob Hinderleider 2-run double
Jacob Hinderleider hits a 2-run double that bounces high off the third-base bag that was probably destined for the left field corner anyway.
Hinderleider is 3-for-5 with 3 RBI, a run scored and a walk today. The good vibes have been restored inside Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
Clemson's offense has come alive to break the game open after the Coastal homers in the top of the eighth inning.
Clemson is three outs from hosting a Super Regional.
Clemson 10, Coastal Carolina 5, bottom 8th: Alden Mathes 2-run double
Clemson has its big hit, with Alden Mathes hitting a 2-run double into the right-center gap with the bases loaded. Still one out and two runners in scoring position for Jacob Hinderleider.
Clemson 8, Coastal Carolina 5, bottom 8th: Jack Crighton RBI single
With the infield in, Jack Crighton hits a chopper that bounces over the Coastal shortstop for a RBI single. Clemson now has runners on the corners with nobody out.
Clemson 7, Coastal Carolina 5, bottom 8th: Cam Cannarella adds big run with solo HR
Cam Cannarella ;leads off the Clemson 8th with a solo home run for some insurance. That could be crucial.
Jimmy Obertop then reaches on an error by the pitcher. On the next at-bat, Tristan Bissetta hits a double past the Coastal right fielder, and two runners are in scoring position with nobody out.
Clemson 6, Coastal Carolina 5, top 8th: Back-to-back HRs for Coastal
Caden Bodine hits a two-run home run to right field, and Derek Bender follows it up with a solo home run. It's a 6-5 lead for Clemson.
Those 12 LOB by the Tigers loom very, very large right now. Austin Gordon will come in to pitch for the third consecutive day.
Gordon strikes out Blake Barthol to end the inning. He'll need to throw a four-out save in his third straight day of work.
Clemson 6, Coastal Carolina 2 after seven innings
Reed Garris has a 1-2-3 inning in the top of the 7th. Clemson strands two more in the bottom of the 7th after Blake Wright lines out to right field.
Clemson is six outs away from advancing to the Super Regionals.
Clemson 6, Coastal Carolina 2 after six innings
Clemson leads the bases loaded again, and the LOB total is now up to 10 through six innings. It only matters if Coastal strings some runs together, but notable.
Clemson's lineup has drawn eight walks but still cannot get the hit to break the game open. It's been remarkable to see all weekend.
Clemson 6, Coastal Carolina 2, mid 6th: Jarren Purify makes nifty play to turn two
Jarren Purify makes the catch on a line drive and throws out the runner at first to end the inning. The seldom-seen 4-3 double play. Clemson has played well today, but Coastal has made a lot of mistakes to help the Tigers out.
Clemson 6, Coastal Carolina 2 after five innings
The Tigers' offense continues to leave runners on base. Clemson adds another run on a bases-loaded walk by Nolan Nawrocki, but Jarren Purify hits a sharp line-drive right at the Coastal 3B and Alden Mathes hits a long out to right field.
Noisy, yes. Baserunners, yes. But the door is still unlocked for Coastal after five innings. Seven LOB for Clemson through five.
Clemson 5, Coastal Carolina 2, top 5th: Ethan Darden's day is done after Coastal adds a run
Ethan Darden's day is done after a two-out RBI single by Sam Antonacci. Darden goes 4.2 innings, allowing two runs on five hits with a walk and two strikeouts. Reed Garris will come on to pitch with a runner on second base and two out.
Garris gets a strikeout to end the inning.
Clemson 5, Coastal Carolina 1 after four innings
Jacob Hinderleider's RBI single scores Alden Mathes. Clemson 5, Coastal 1. The Tigers' 1-5 hitters in the order have driven in all five runs today.
The Chanticleers have a lot of work to do, and Ethan Darden has been getting stronger throughout his outing so far.
Clemson 4, Coastal Carolina 1, bottom 3rd: Tigers finally leave the yard with Jimmy Obertop HR
Jimmy Obertop cracks a solo home run to center to extend Clemson's lead to 4-1. It is the Tigers' first home run of the regional.
Clemson 3, Coastal Carolina 1 after two innings
Nolan Nawrocki singles, steals second base then scores on an E3. Tigers still leaving runners on base though, stranding two after a Jacob Hinderleider strikeout and a Blake Wright flyout.
Hidden ball trick helps Clemson out of 2nd inning trouble
Coastal Carolina gets a run back in the second inning on a Zack Beach RBI single, but the Tigers get out of a jam with runners on second and third with nobody out via a groundout and a hidden ball trick. A grounder later, Clemson is out of the second inning with a 2-1 lead.
It's not something you see every day.
Clemson 2, Coastal Carolina 0 after one inning
Clemson has yet to get the big inning in this regional, but the Tigers will take this start. After a leadoff HBP and a walk, Blake Wright drives in Alden Mathes. Jimmy Obertop drives in another run on a RBI fielders choice. 2-0 Clemson after one.
Clemson 0, Coastal Carolina 0, mid 1st: GIDP helps Ethan Darden get out of jam
Coastal leads off with a walk and a HBP against Clemson starter Ethan Darden. After a mound visit, Darden produces a double play on a Caden Bodine grounder and Derek Bender ground out to end the Coastal 1st.
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Clemson baseball vs. Coastal Carolina: Start time
- Date:Sunday, June 2
- Time:6 p.m. ET
Clemson baseball vs. Coastal Carolina prediction
Clemson 8, Coastal Carolina 5:The Tigers have been held to four runs in each game in the NCAA tournament. They are due for an offensive eruption, and it will come Sunday against the Chanticleers to break through to the super regionals.
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Clemson baseball vs. Coastal Carolina location
- City:Clemson, S.C.
- Venue:Doug Kingsmore Stadium
Clemson baseball vs. Coastal Carolina lineups
Clemson:
- RF Alden Mathes
- SS Jacob Hinderleider
- 3B Blake Wright
- CF Cam Cannarella
- C Jimmy Obertop
- LF Tristan Bissetta
- 1B Jack Crighton
- DH Nolan Nawrocki
- 2B Jarren Purify
Starting pitcher: LHP Ethan Darden
Coastal Carolina
- 3B Sam Antonacci
- RF Graham Brown
- C Caden Bodine
- DH Derek Bender
- 2B Blake Barthol
- CF Dean Mihos
- 1B Zack Beach
- SS Ty Barrango
- LF Sebastian Alexander
Starting pitcher: RHP Trevor Hinkel
Clemson baseball vs. Coastal Carolina tickets
- Where to buy tickets from Clemson:ClemsonTigers.com
- Third-party ticket sites:StubHub.
Clemson baseball schedule 2024
The past five games of Clemson's 2024 baseball season. For the full schedule,click here
| 5/18 | Boston College, W (10-0) |
| 5/23 | Miami, L (8-7) |
| 5/24 | Louisville, W (8-7) |
| 5/31 | High Point, W (4-3) |
| 6/1 | Coastal Carolina, W (4-3) |
| 6/2 | Clemson vs. Coastal Carolina, (NCAA regional) |
Coastal Carolina baseball schedule 2024
The past five games of Coastal Carolina's2024 baseball season. For the full schedule,click here
| 5/22 | Southern Miss, L (5-0) |
| 5/23 | Appalachian State, L (6-3) |
| 5/31 | Vanderbilt, W (13-3) |
| 6/1 | Clemson, L (4-3) |
| 6/2 | High Point, W (6-5) |
| 6/2 | Coastal Carolina vs. Clemson (NCAA regional) |
Clemson baseball roster
Aidan Knaak, Blake Wright and Cam Cannarella highlight Clemson's roster. All earned All-ACC honors with Knaak posting a 2.96 ERA with 97 strikeouts, Wright leading the Tigers in home runs (21) and Cannarella having the best batting average (.342).
For the full roster,click here
Coastal Carolina baseball roster
Four Chanticleer players secured all-Sun Belt honors, including Blake Barthol and Sam Antonacci, who both made first team. Barthol led the team in total bases (132) and stolen bases (14), and Antonacci led in hits (79) and batting average (.369).
For the full roster,click here
2024 NCAA Clemson Regional schedule
Sunday's games
Game 5:Coastal Carolina 6, High Point 5
Game 6:Coastal Carolina vs. Clemson, 6 p.m. ET, ESPN+
2024 NCAA Clemson Regional bracket
Friday's games
Game 1:Coastal Carolina 13, Vanderbilt 3
Game 2:Clemson 4, High Point 3
Saturday's games
Game 3:High Point 10, Vanderbilt 9
Game 4:Clemson 4, Coastal Carolina 3
Sunday's games
Game 5:Coastal Carolina 6, High Point 5
Game 6:Clemson 12, Coastal Carolina 5
2024 NCAA Clemson Regional tickets
- Where to buy tickets from Clemson:ClemsonTigers.com
- Third-party ticket sites:StubHub.
2024 College World Series bracket
View thefullbrackethere.
2024 NCAA baseball tournament odds
Odds according toBetMGM.For all odds,click here
- Tennessee:+320
- Texas A&M:+500
- North Carolina: +900
- Kentucky:+900
- Florida State:+1400
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