Notre Dame baseball escapes Clemson comeback, advances in ACC Tourney
Notre Dame baseball shut down Clemson’s late rally, and advanced in the ACC Tournament.
It wasn’t easy for Notre Dame baseball during the first-round of the ACC Tournament against Clemson , but it escaped with a 5-4 victory on Tuesday evening. The Irish took an early lead, leading 1-0 after the first inning, but the Tigers scored two in the top of the third to take the lead. Notre Dame quickly answered back with two of their own, and added another run in the bottom of the sixth to take a 4-2 lead heading into the seventh.
Clemson wouldn’t back down, as they’d score a run in the seventh, but the Irish got an insurance run in the bottom of the eighth, one that they’d need. The Tigers threatened in the ninth, plating one but Notre Dame held strong and got the victory. Every outfielder, Drew Berkland , Bino Watters and Jayce Lee hit a homer, with Lee adding two other hits.
Catcher Mark Quantrani also had two knocks. Starting pitcher Jack Radel was fantastic, going 6. 1 innings allowing just two runs while striking out eight.
Notre Dame will now face off against Virginia Tech later today, with the first pitch scheduled for 5 p. m. EDT.