Hot-hitting NC State outfielder Brett Kinneman cranked a solo home run in the top of the first inning against No. 2 Clemson on Friday night, and that run proved to be all the 10th-ranked Wolfpack would need in a 4-0 blanking of the Tigers at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
Sophomore righthander Michael Bienlien earned the win for NC State, pitching five shutout innings and allowing only five hits. Three Wolfpack relievers combined to pitch the final four innings and keep Clemson off the scoreboard.
Clemson starting pitcher Jacob Hennessy went 5.1 innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits while striking out seven and walking three.