With its NCAA hopes on the line, Clemson was in desperate need of a good pitching performance Thursday as it opened up an important three-game series against Wake Forest.
Matt Clark responded with one of his best performances of the year. The sophomore went 6 2/3 innings, while allowing three runs, none earned, off four hits as the Tigers got a much needed 4-3 victory over the Demon Deacons at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson.
The win allowed the Tigers to take a one-game lead on Wake Forest in the ACC Standings and more importantly gives them an edge to earn an NCAA Tournament bid.