CLEMSON, S.C. – In an exciting matchup between No. 2 Clemson and No. 17 Louisville at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, sophomore righthander Drew Titsworth dazzled in his first career start, pitching 6.0 scoreless innings to lead the Tigers to a 2-1 victory on Friday. With this win, Clemson now holds a 2-0 lead in the series, boasting an impressive 35-6 overall record and 13-4 in ACC play, while Louisville falls to 27-11 overall and 9-8 in ACC action.
Titsworth, who improved to 4-0 with this win, delivered a stellar performance on the mound, allowing just three hits and no walks while striking out three batters. Lucas Mahlstedt closed out the ninth inning with his 14th save of the year, securing the victory for the Tigers. On the other side, Louisville’s Ethan Eberle (3-1) suffered the loss, giving up three hits, one run, and three strikeouts in 4.2 innings pitched.
The game’s first run came in the fifth inning when Jacob Jarrell smashed his 10th homer of the year, putting the Tigers ahead. In the seventh inning, Luke Gaffney added to Clemson’s lead with a run-scoring double. Louisville fought back in the ninth inning with Jake Munroe hitting a two-out solo homer, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Tigers’ lead.
Fans can look forward to the series’s conclusion on Saturday at 1 p.m., airing on ACC Network Extra. With Clemson’s impressive victory in Game 2 of the series, anticipation is high for the final showdown between these two powerhouse teams. Be sure to tune in to see who comes out on top in this exciting ACC matchup.