Charlotte's Will Butcher (22) crosses home plate after hitting a game-tying home run during a NCAA baseball regional game between Clemson and Charlotte held at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C., on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
Clemson’s 2023 baseball season has come to an end following back-to-back heartbreaking losses over a short time period. The Tigers were eliminated from the 2023 NCAA Tournament Sunday following a 3-2 loss to Charlotte.
Clemson earned the No. 4 national seed by winning 16-straight entering the NCAA Tournament. The streak was extended to 17 games, but everything came crashing down over less than 24 hours.
First, there was the soul-crushing extra-innings loss to Tennessee
late Saturday. The 6-5 defeat in 14 innings put Clemson in the loser’s bracket.
The Tigers faced a quick turnaround, with Sunday’s elimination game set for a noon first pitch. Things got off to a good start for Erik Bakich’s team. Clemson scored in the 1st and 2nd innings to take a 2-0 lead.
Unfortunately, the Tigers did not score in the final 7 innings. Charlotte scored a run in the 3rd inning without a hit. In the 7th inning, the 49ers took a 3-2 lead, which would be the game’s final score.
Clemson ends 2023 with a 44-19 record.
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