Clemson baseball is facing a pivotal moment in their season as they take on No. 14 Florida State in Game 3 of their series this Sunday afternoon. After a hard-fought 4-3 victory in Game 2 on Saturday, the Tigers have given themselves a golden opportunity to stay in the NCAA Tournament picture.

The series finale at Doug Kingsmore Stadium is more than just a rubber match—it's a chance for Clemson to secure one of their most significant wins of the year. Entering the weekend, the Tigers needed signature victories to boost their postseason résumé, and now they're within striking distance of a major series win.

Saturday's comeback was a testament to Clemson's resilience. After falling behind by three runs early, the Tigers rallied with four unanswered runs. Jarren Purify, making a strong return from injury, drove in three runs—including a two-run homer that ignited the comeback. Freshman Danny Nelson was equally impressive out of the bullpen, retiring every batter he faced over four scoreless innings and completely flipping the game's momentum after Florida State's hot start.

At 30-21 overall and 9-17 in ACC play, Clemson still has work to do. But the Tigers are quietly building momentum at the perfect time, having won four of their last five games against ranked opponents heading into Sunday's matchup. A series win over the Seminoles would provide another major boost to their postseason hopes and mark back-to-back ACC series victories—exactly what the team needed as conference play winds down.

First pitch is set for 3 p.m. at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, where every play will carry extra weight. Whether you're a die-hard Tigers fan or just love the drama of college baseball, this is the kind of game that defines a season. Follow along as Clemson looks to keep their postseason dreams alive.