In a Top 25 matchup, Clemson's Jack Crighton hit his first collegiate home run, a crucial three-run blast in the seventh inning, leading the No. 2 Tigers to a 7-6 victory over the 17th-ranked Louisville Cardinals in an ACC baseball series opener. The win improved Clemson's record to 34-6 overall and 12-4 in conference play, while Louisville fell to 27-10 and 9-7 in the ACC.
Crighton's game-winning homer, along with an earlier three-run shot by Collin Priest, propelled Clemson to victory after falling behind 3-0 early in the game. Despite being held to just five hits, the Tigers capitalized on key home runs and solid bullpen performance to secure the win, with Lucas Mahlstedt earning his 13th save of the season. The series continues with Game 2 scheduled for Friday at 5 p.m. (ET), available for streaming on ACC Network Extra and ESPN+. Follow Clemson Wire for ongoing coverage of the Tigers.