Clemson Baseball Faces UNC in Pivotal Game 3

Tigers look to clinch series win against top-5 Tar Heels

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:57pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action of a baseball game, with the bright orange and blue colors of the Clemson Tigers and the light blue and white of the North Carolina Tar Heels uniforms breaking down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes.The decisive Game 3 between Clemson and North Carolina promises an intense, high-stakes conclusion to their critical ACC baseball series.Clemson Today

Clemson baseball is seeking its first signature series win of the season as the Tigers (22-13, 4-9 ACC) take on the No. 5 North Carolina Tar Heels (29-5-1, 12-4) in the decisive Game 3 of their three-game series at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The teams are currently tied 1-1 in the series.

Why it matters

This matchup between ACC rivals is an important test for the Tigers, who are looking to build momentum and secure a key series victory against a top-5 opponent. The outcome could have significant implications for both teams' postseason aspirations.

The details

Clemson won the opening game of the series 5-3 on April 10, but UNC evened things up with a 7-4 victory on April 11. The decisive Game 3 will be played on April 12 at 12:30 p.m. ET, with the game being televised on ESPN2.

  • The series opener was played on April 10.
  • Game 2 took place on April 11.
  • The final game of the series is scheduled for April 12 at 12:30 p.m. ET.

The players

Clemson Tigers

The Clemson baseball team, currently 22-13 overall and 4-9 in ACC play.

North Carolina Tar Heels

The No. 5 ranked North Carolina baseball team, currently 29-5-1 overall and 12-4 in ACC play.

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What’s next

The winner of this series will gain valuable momentum and positioning in the ACC standings as the regular season winds down.

The takeaway

This pivotal matchup between two talented ACC baseball programs will provide an exciting conclusion to their three-game series, with both teams looking to secure a crucial series victory.