Clemson baseball's top two starting pitchers to start in final ACC series
Clemson baseball coach Erik Bakich considered resting his top two starting pitchers against Virginia Tech. However, both are expected to start.
CLEMSON — Clemson baseball 's top two starting pitchers are expected to pitch in the Tigers' final ACC series. Clemson (30-23, 9-19 ACC) is facing Virginia Tech (27-22, 13-14) in a three-game series from May 14-16 at English Field in Blacksburg, Virginia. Michael Sharman (6-1, 3.
25 ERA) is expected to pitch in Game 2, and Aidan Knaak (2-6, 5. 27 ERA) will start in the finale, according to the school. It is unknown how long both will pitch as winning the series against the Hokies won't impact Clemson's NCAA Tournament standing.
After losing its series to Florida State on May 10, Clemson coach Erik Bakich said "Everything's on the table" regarding Clemson's starting pitching rotation because the Tigers' only path to a fourth-straight NCAA Tournament appearance isn't determined by winning that series. Clemson needs to win the ACC Tournament on May 19-23 at Truist Field in Charlotte, North Carolina, in order to make the NCAA Tournament. Still, Bakich decided to keep both pitchers as starters after Clemson dropped its final midweek game this season to USC Upstate on May 12.
MORE: Why struggling Clemson baseball had major problems in loss vs USC Upstate Bakich said both could be on a pitch limit if they play or not play at all depending on how Game 1 goes. Clemson will start Dane Moehler (0-2, 6. 14 ERS) in the opener.