CLEMSON, S.C. - The Clemson Tigers turned a program-record four double plays, but ultimately fell to the No. 8/10 Florida State Seminoles on Friday evening. With the loss, their record dropped to 23-11, and 6-4 in the ACC, while the Seminoles improved to 24-10 and 7-3 in the ACC.
Offensively, junior Julia Knowler provided the lone RBI for the Tigers, while freshman Mac Pavese scored the lone run. Pavese, Marian Collins, Macey Cintron and Knowler tabbed the team’s four hits.
After three full scoreless innings, the Seminoles were the first to break through in the top of the fourth. Junior Ashtyn Danley and freshman Bella Ruggerio started the rally with back-to-back singles. An up-the-middle single by sophomore Shelby McKenzie brought Danley home. FSU added two more on a fielder’s choice and a Marin Heller double, giving them a three to nothing advantage going into the bottom of the inning.
The Tigers answered in the bottom of the fourth, quickly loading the bases with a Pavese single, Collins walk and a Cintron single. A sacrifice fly to right field from Knowler scored Pavese, cutting the Seminoles’ lead to two heading into the fifth.
Florida State added an insurance run in the top of the seventh with a Jaysoni Beachum single that scored Isa Torres to make it 4-1 in the Seminoles favor that held for the remainder of the game.
Junior Sierra Maness (14-4) started in the circle for the Tigers, and pitched the full seven with two strikeouts.
Up Next
The Tigers continue the series against the Seminoles on Saturday, March 28. First pitch is slated for noon on ACC Network. Fans can purchase tickets ahead of the game by clicking here or by stopping by the ticket table outside the main gate.
Fans should note that there are several home events scheduled for Saturday in and around the athletic district that will impact traffic and parking availability. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and be patient while traveling to and from campus. Accessible parking is available in Lot P-4 and Lot E-7 for softball. Softball fans are encouraged to use Jervey Meadows as their primary parking lot.