Clemson Edges Cougars, 2-1, in Pitcher's Duel

Tuesday, February 22

Clemson, S.C.

4:00 PM

College of Charleston

3-1

Clemson

4-0

Charleston

Clemson

2/22/2022 8:23:00 PM | Baseball

Box Score

CLEMSON, S.C. --- Trey Pooser and William Privette combined for 13 strikeouts and held Clemson to two runs on five hits as the College of Charleston dropped a pitcher's duel to the Tigers, 2-1, on Tuesday evening at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

LEADING OFF
Final Score: Clemson 2, College of Charleston 1
Location: Clemson, S.C. (Doug Kingsmore Stadium)
Records: Charleston (3-1), Clemson (4-0)

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Cougars struck first taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the second on an RBI single by Luke Wood.
Clemson answered with a two-run third pulling in front on a two-run home run off the bat of Cade Grice.
The Cougars were unable to convert on several scoring chances late in the game leaving the tying run on third on three occasions.

KEY COUGARS

JT Marr turned in his fourth consecutive multi-hit game to begin his Cougar career with a 2-for-4 effort.
Wood went 1-for-4 with his RBI single in the second.
Pooser went five innings, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out seven.
Privette came out of the 'pen and held Clemson without a hit while fanning six in three innings of work.
Freshman Tyler Sorrentino reached twice and recorded his first collegiate stolen base.

FOR THE NOTEBOOK

Trotter Harlan drew a career-high three walks to extend his reached base streak to 16 games.
The Cougars have scored first in each of the first four games this season.
Privette equaled his career-best with his six strikeouts.

NEXT UP
The Cougars return home to host Siena in a three-set game beginning with a doubleheader on Saturday. First pitch of game is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at Patriots Point.