The Clemson Tigers are hitting their stride at just the right moment. After a rocky start to ACC play, the team has found its groove, riding a three-game winning streak into the final stretch of the regular season. That momentum includes impressive victories over three top-25 opponents, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown this weekend.
Clemson (29-20, 8-16 in ACC) welcomes rival Florida State to Doug Kingsmore Stadium for a pivotal three-game series. The Tigers are coming off a strong week, taking two of three from Boston College and then knocking off No. 7 Coastal Carolina 8-4 on Tuesday night. Key contributors like Nate Savoie, Tryston McCladdie, and Luke Gaffney delivered run-scoring hits against Coastal, while Jack Crighton racked up four hits. Savoie, who enters the weekend batting .351, is riding an impressive 13-game hitting streak.
But the Seminoles pose a serious challenge. Florida State arrives at 34-14 overall and 15-9 in conference play, ranked No. 9 in this week's USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Seminoles have won five straight games and are looking to maintain their strong position in the ACC standings.
Friday's series opener is set for 6 p.m. ET at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. With both teams battling for postseason positioning, this ACC clash promises plenty of drama. Follow along as we bring you live updates, highlights, and scores from what should be an electric weekend of college baseball.
