CLEMSON — Jack Crighton picked the perfect time to hit his first career home run.
With Clemson trailing by two in the bottom of the seventh, Crighton, who was playing in his 100th career game, hit a three-run shot out to dead center, propelling the No. 3 Tigers to a 7-6 win over No. 17 Louisville on Thursday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
Lucas Mahlstedt pitched the final 1.2 innings to notch his national-leading 13th save of the season. Mahlstedt allowed one hit and struck out two.
Aidan Knaak had a tough-luck start while giving Clemson (34-6, 12-4 ACC) six quality innings.