Clemson Crushes La Salle 16-3 in Seven Innings

No. 10 Tigers sweep series behind Savoie's grand slam

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The No. 10 Clemson Tigers baseball team defeated La Salle 16-3 in a seven-inning game on Sunday, completing a four-game series sweep. Jarren Purify went 3-for-3 with a homer and four RBIs, while Nate Savoie hit a grand slam to end the game. The Tigers improved to 15-1 on the season, while La Salle dropped to 8-6.

Why it matters

The dominant series win over La Salle keeps the No. 10 Tigers rolling, as they have now won seven games in a row. Clemson's offense has been firing on all cylinders, scoring 52 runs over the four-game sweep. The grand slam by Savoie, who is hitting .424 with a team-high 25 RBIs, was the highlight of the series finale.

The details

In the series finale, Clemson scored two runs in the first inning, but La Salle responded with a two-run homer in the second to tie it. The Tigers then scored two in the second, five in the third, and two more in the fifth to pull away. Savoie's grand slam in the seventh inning ended the game via the 10-run rule. Clemson used four pitchers, with Dion Brown earning the win in relief.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
  • Clemson has now won seven games in a row.

The players

Nate Savoie

A standout hitter for Clemson, Savoie is batting a team-high .424 with a team-high 25 hits and 25 RBIs, including a grand slam to end Sunday's game.

Jarren Purify

Clemson's leadoff hitter went 3-for-3 with a homer and four RBIs in the series finale.

Dion Brown

The relief pitcher earned his first career win, pitching 3.0 innings and allowing just one hit with four strikeouts.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Tigers will travel to North Augusta to play Georgia Southern on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., with Clemson as the designated home team.

The takeaway

Clemson's offense has been dominant during its seven-game winning streak, scoring 52 runs in the four-game sweep of La Salle. The grand slam by Savoie was the highlight, as the Tigers continue to prove they are one of the top teams in the country.