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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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Notable
» Carolina turned its fifth double play of the season in the second.
» Brooke Miller made her collegiate debut in the seventh.
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Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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Notable
» Carolina turned its fifth double play of the season in the second.
» Brooke Miller made her collegiate debut in the seventh.
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Stay up to date with Carolina Softball by following the Tar Heels on Twitter and Instagram.
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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
Game Leaders
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