Clemson took an early lead in the bottom of the first inning on Wake Forest Friday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson.
First baseman Grayson Byrd drilled an 0-1 pitch off Wake starter Collin Peluse and took it to straightaway centerfield. The home run was his 13th of the season and his team leading 53rd home run.
The Tigers led 1-0 after one inning.