Late Homer Lifts Georgia Tech Over No. 4 Clemson
In a thrilling second game of a doubleheader, Georgia Tech secured a dramatic 14-12 victory over No. 4 Clemson at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday afternoon. With the win, the Yellow Jackets leveled the series at 1-1, improving their record to 28-16 overall and 12-11 in the ACC, while Clemson dropped to 35-10 overall and 16-7 in ACC play.
Wright’s Heroics
Blake Wright led the charge for Clemson, going 4-for-5 with a career-high seven RBIs. He kicked off the scoring with a solo homer in the first inning, extending his hitting streak to an impressive 15 games. Payton Green’s run-scoring single in the second inning tied the score. Wright continued his stellar performance with a three-run homer in the third inning, putting Clemson ahead 4-1.
Back-and-Forth Action
The game saw back-and-forth action, with both teams trading blows. Bobby Zmarzlak’s run-scoring single for Georgia Tech and Clemson’s response with three runs in the fifth inning kept the game tight. John Giesler’s solo homer for Georgia Tech in the sixth inning was countered by Wright’s run-scoring single for Clemson.
Late Drama
In the seventh inning, Clemson extended their lead to 12-7, but Georgia Tech rallied with four runs in the eighth inning, capped by Drew Burress’ second three-run homer of the game. Trailing by one run in the ninth inning, Georgia Tech’s Mike Becchetti delivered a clutch two-run homer with two outs to give his team the lead. Pinch-hitter Vahn Lackey added a solo homer to seal the victory.
Pitching Performances
Mason Patel earned the win for Georgia Tech, while Austin Gordon suffered the loss for Clemson.
Next Steps
The series concludes on Sunday at 1 p.m. on ACC Network Extra, with both teams eager to secure the series victory.
