No. 11 Clemson Defeats Presbyterian 6-2 in Baseball

Tigers improve to 8-0 on the season with victory over Blue Hose

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

The No. 11 Clemson Tigers baseball team defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose 6-2 on Tuesday afternoon at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Six Clemson pitchers combined to allow just two runs on six hits as the Tigers improved their record to 8-0 on the season.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Clemson undefeated on the young season and sets them up for a big weekend series against in-state rival South Carolina. The Tigers are looking to build on their strong start and make a push towards the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Tiger starter Dylan Harrison pitched 3.0 scoreless innings, then Eston Simpson (2-0) earned the win by tossing 2.0 scoreless innings. Clemson's offense was led by Jason Fultz Jr., who drove in the game's first run with a single in the second inning, and Tryston McCladdie, who had a two-run single to extend the lead to 4-0. Nate Savoie and Jarren Purify also had RBI singles for the Tigers.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Dylan Harrison

Clemson starting pitcher who threw 3.0 scoreless innings.

Eston Simpson

Clemson relief pitcher who earned the win by tossing 2.0 scoreless innings.

Tryston McCladdie

Clemson outfielder who had a two-run single to extend the Tigers' lead.

Tucker Meredith

Presbyterian starting pitcher who suffered the loss.

Amman Dewberry

Presbyterian player who drove in a run with a single in the 8th inning.

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What’s next

Clemson will play a three-game series against in-state rival South Carolina this weekend, beginning on Friday at 7 p.m. at Founders Park in Columbia.

The takeaway

Clemson's strong start to the season continues, as the Tigers improve to 8-0 with a convincing victory over Presbyterian. The pitching staff was dominant, and the offense provided just enough run support to secure the win. The Tigers now turn their attention to a big weekend series against South Carolina as they look to remain undefeated.