KENNESAW, Ga. — In his first career start, freshman lefthander Mat Clark allowed only one earned run in 5.2 innings pitched to lead No. 4 Clemson to a 7-2 victory over Kennesaw State in the Tigers’ first-ever game at Stillwell Stadium on Tuesday night.
The Tigers, who won both games of the home-and-home season series, improved to 40-13, while the Owls dropped to 25-25. With the win, Clemson reached the 40-win mark during the regular season for the first time since 2006.
Clark (3-0) earned the win by yielding five hits, two runs (one earned) and no walks with five strikeouts.