Clemson Tigers Dominate California Golden Bears with a Stunning 13-3 Victory!

BERKELEY, CALIF. – It's no surprise that ranked No. 4 Clemson has exploded onto the baseball scene this season, but their performance against California on Saturday was nothing short of spectacular! The Tigers roared to victory with an overwhelming 13-3 scoreline, showcasing their devastating hitting ability and solid pitching.

The game, held at the renowned Stu Gordon Stadium, was a showcase of offensive firepower. Clemson wasted no time in establishing dominance, scoring an astonishing six runs in the first inning alone. In a thrilling display, Collin Priest launched a grand slam—his sixth home run of the season—while Jacob Jarrell and Josh Paino added two more solo homers, marking the fifth and sixth long balls of their respective seasons. With the Tigers already leading 6-0, it was clear they had come to play.

But they didn't stop there. In a jaw-dropping second inning, Clemson added another seven runs to their tally, building an incredible 13-0 lead. Key hits included run-scoring doubles from Cam Cannarella and Priest, followed by Paino's single that brought another run home. The highlight of the inning came when Andrew Ciufo smacked a three-run homer, sending fans into a frenzy and further solidifying Clemson's offensive prowess.

California managed to get on the board in the bottom of the second with a solo shot from Dominic Smaldino, but it was too little, too late. The Golden Bears tried to rally, scoring a run in the fifth and another in the sixth, but their efforts were vastly overshadowed by the Tigers’ early onslaught.

On the mound, Clemson's Ethan Darden (4-2) displayed poise and precision, pitching six solid innings, allowing five hits, three runs, and striking out one. Meanwhile, California's Gavin Eddy (2-2) faced challenges early on, struggling to contain the aggressive Tigers and suffering the loss after giving up six runs in just one inning of work.

With this victory, Clemson improved its overall record to an impressive 29-5 and 8-3 in the ACC as they took a commanding 2-0 lead in the series against California, who now sits at 16-14 overall and 6-8 in conference play. The exciting series wraps up on Sunday, with fans eagerly anticipating another show of strength from the Tigers at 4 p.m. EDT, broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.

Will Clemson continue their winning streak, or can California fight back? Don’t miss this thrilling conclusion!