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Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati
Softball Drops Series Opener at No. 18 Clemson
April 1, 2021 | Softball
CLEMSON, S.C. – Coming off a two-week pause, North Carolina fell short to No. 18 Clemson, 4-1 on Thursday afternoon at McWhorter Stadium.
Although UNC managed to even the score at 1-1 in the fourth on an RBI-single by Taylor Greene, the Tigers rallied for three runs to clinch the first-ever win between the two programs. Both Greene and Brittany Pickett singled in the loss while Pickett also struck out five in the circle.
North Carolina (10-9, 6-4 ACC) and Clemson (23-4, 15-4 ACC) resume the series with a doubleheader Friday at 1 p.m.
How it Happened
» Despite a double play to begin the inning, Clemson took a one-run lead in the second on an infield single.
» Carolina knotted the game on a pair of two-out hits in the fourth. Pickett singled to first as Skyler Brooks entered to run and steal second. Greene sent an RBI-single to right that allowed Brooks to score for the 1-1 game.
» The Tigers responded in the bottom of the frame with an RBI-double to reclaim the lead.
» Clemson extended the lead to three on a two-run double to center in the fifth.
» Carolina reached on an error in the sixth, but was unable to capitalize.
» Clemson's Valerie Cagle struck out 13 on Thursday evening.
» Winning pitcher: Valerie Cagle (14-3) // Losing pitcher: Brittany Pickett (8-5)
Notable
» Carolina turned its fifth double play of the season in the second.
» Brooke Miller made her collegiate debut in the seventh.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
Although UNC managed to even the score at 1-1 in the fourth on an RBI-single by Taylor Greene, the Tigers rallied for three runs to clinch the first-ever win between the two programs. Both Greene and Brittany Pickett singled in the loss while Pickett also struck out five in the circle.
North Carolina (10-9, 6-4 ACC) and Clemson (23-4, 15-4 ACC) resume the series with a doubleheader Friday at 1 p.m.
How it Happened
» Despite a double play to begin the inning, Clemson took a one-run lead in the second on an infield single.
» Carolina knotted the game on a pair of two-out hits in the fourth. Pickett singled to first as Skyler Brooks entered to run and steal second. Greene sent an RBI-single to right that allowed Brooks to score for the 1-1 game.
» The Tigers responded in the bottom of the frame with an RBI-double to reclaim the lead.
» Clemson extended the lead to three on a two-run double to center in the fifth.
» Carolina reached on an error in the sixth, but was unable to capitalize.
» Clemson's Valerie Cagle struck out 13 on Thursday evening.
» Winning pitcher: Valerie Cagle (14-3) // Losing pitcher: Brittany Pickett (8-5)
Notable
» Carolina turned its fifth double play of the season in the second.
» Brooke Miller made her collegiate debut in the seventh.
Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Valerie Cagle (14-3)
L: Pickett, Brittany (8-5)
Batting:
RBI: Greene, Taylor 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Brooks, Skyler 1
SB: Brooks, Skyler 1
HBP: Perkins, Katie 1
Batting:
2B: McKenzie Clark 1 ; Alia Logoleo 2
RBI: McKenzie Clark 1 ; Alia Logoleo 2
SH: Grace Mattimore 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Arielle Oda 1 ; Jaden Cheek 1 ; Alia Logoleo 2
SB: McKenzie Clark 1 ; Valerie Cagle 1
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