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No. 24 Clemson Blows Six-Run Lead in 11-9 Loss to No. 15 Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina rallies from 9-3 deficit with 8 runs in final 3 innings to defeat Clemson
Mar. 25, 2026 at 2:44am
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In a back-and-forth game, No. 15 Coastal Carolina came from behind to defeat No. 24 Clemson 11-9 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday night. The Tigers had built a 9-3 lead but the Chanticleers scored 8 unanswered runs in the final 3 innings to pull off the comeback victory.
Why it matters
This loss is a tough blow for the Clemson baseball team, which had been ranked 24th nationally. Coastal Carolina's comeback win shows their resilience and ability to battle back from a large deficit, while Clemson will need to regroup after squandering a sizable lead.
The details
Clemson jumped out to a 9-3 lead, powered by a 3-run homer from Rex Watson in the 1st inning and a 2-run blast from Jacob Jarrell in the 4th. But Coastal Carolina chipped away, scoring 5 runs in the 7th inning to make it 9-8, then taking the lead with 2 runs in the 8th. The Chanticleers added an insurance run in the 9th to seal the 11-9 win.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 25, 2026.
- Clemson and Coastal Carolina will conclude their season series on May 5, 2026 at Coastal Carolina.
The players
Rex Watson
Clemson player who hit a 3-run homer in the 1st inning.
Jacob Jarrell
Clemson player who hit a 2-run homer in the 4th inning.
Darin Horn
Coastal Carolina pitcher who earned the win.
Danny Nelson
Clemson pitcher who suffered the loss.
Ty Dalley
Coastal Carolina player who hit a solo homer in the 6th inning.
What’s next
Clemson will host Miami (Fla.) in a three-game series, beginning on Thursday, March 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. on ACC Network.
The takeaway
Coastal Carolina's comeback win showcases their ability to battle back from large deficits, while Clemson will need to regroup after squandering a sizable lead. This game highlights the competitive nature of college baseball and the importance of maintaining focus throughout the entire game.
