Clemson’s Sudden Decline Sparks Major NCAA Investigation
Erik Bakich and the Clemson baseball team had a brutal week against Georgia Tech, resulting a big drop in the latest Coaches Poll.
Clemson baseball slipped eight spots to No. 17 in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll released Monday following a difficult week that included the program’s first series loss of the season. The Tigers went 1–3 overall, highlighted by a weekend matchup at Doug Kingsmore Stadium where No.
3 Georgia Tech’s offense broke through against what had been the ACC’s most statistically dominant pitching staff. The Yellow Jackets plated 26 runs across the three-game series, handing Clemson (16-4, 1-2 ACC) its first series defeat of the year. Even with the rough weekend, Clemson’s pitching numbers remain among the best in the conference.
The Tigers now rank second in the ACC with a 2. 98 ERA, just behind NC State (2. 94).
Clemson still leads the league in opposing batting average at . 193, while ranking second in fewest walks allowed (46) and fourth in strikeouts (199). Several arms continue to stand out individually.
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