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Clemson baseball releases starting rotation for opening weekend

Clemson must replace all three of its weekend starters for the 2018 season. Tigers coach Monte Lee has chosen the first three pitchers that will get a shot.

Clemson released its starting rotation for opening weekend on Tuesday and lefty Jacob Hennessy will open the year as Clemson’s Friday-night start.

Righty Brooks Crawford will be the starter on Saturday, while lefty Jake Higginbotham will start on Sunday.

Hennessy, a Dorman product, is a sophomore who finished 2-1 with three saves and a 3.82 ERA in 26 appearances in 2017.

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