Clemson Baseball Faces No. 12 Virginia in ACC Series Opener

Tigers look to win third straight conference series opener

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:11pm

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Clemson baseball (24-14, 5-10 ACC) is set to take on No. 12 Virginia (27-11, 10-8) in a three-game ACC series at Disharoon Park in Charlottesville, Virginia. Game 1 is scheduled for April 16 at 7 p.m. ET and will be televised on the ACC Network.

Why it matters

This series is an important conference matchup for both teams as they look to improve their ACC standings. Clemson is hoping to build momentum after winning its last two ACC series openers, while Virginia is looking to protect its ranking as a top-15 program.

The details

Clemson enters the series with a 24-14 overall record and a 5-10 mark in ACC play. Virginia is 27-11 on the season and 10-8 in conference games. The Tigers will be looking to get their ACC record back to .500 with a series win over the highly-ranked Cavaliers.

  • Game 1 is scheduled for April 16 at 7 p.m. ET.
  • The three-game series runs from April 16-18 at Disharoon Park in Charlottesville.

The players

Clemson Tigers

The Clemson baseball team, currently 24-14 overall and 5-10 in ACC play.

Virginia Cavaliers

The No. 12 ranked Virginia baseball team, currently 27-11 overall and 10-8 in the ACC.

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The takeaway

This series represents an important opportunity for Clemson to gain ground in the ACC standings and build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season. A series win over the highly-ranked Cavaliers would be a significant boost for the Tigers' postseason aspirations.