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Cooper Ingle extended his on-base streak to 47 games in the win. (Clemson athletics photo)
Cooper Ingle extended his on-base streak to 47 games in the win. (Clemson athletics photo)

Tigers run-rule Spartans, extend winning streak


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Clemson, ranked as high as No. 6 nationally, run-ruled USC Upstate 12-2 in its final midweek game of the season on Tuesday in Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

The Tigers (36-17) poured on five runs over the seventh and eighth innings, with Jack Crighton scoring on a wild pitch to end the game for the 10-run advantage in the eighth.

Reigning ACC player of the week Billy Amick continued his success at the plate with a team-leading five RBIs. Benjamin Blackwell hit a three-run homer in the seventh.

Cooper Ingle extended his on-base streak to 47 games, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored.

Clemson's pitching staff scattered six hits over eight innings, with starter Joe Allen earning the win (3-0) in two innings of work.

The Tigers won their ninth game in a row.

USC Upstate (34-19) and Clemson split the season series after the Spartans won the first game at Fluor Field 6-3 on February 28.

Next up for Erik Bakich's Tigers is hosting UNC for a three-game series starting Thursday at 6 p.m.


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