Clemson vs Coastal Carolina: Live Score, Updates, and Highlights

Clemson hosted No. 20 Coastal Carolina on March 24 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. First pitch was scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on the ACC Network.

Match context

Clemson entered the game 18-7 overall and 1-5 in the ACC. The Tigers fell out of the coaches poll after a Notre Dame sweep on March 20-22.

Coastal Carolina came in 16-7 overall and 6-0 in the Sun Belt. The Chanticleers carried a three-game winning streak after sweeping James Madison.

Key plays and scoring

Coastal Carolina built an early lead on multiple offensive sequences. Blake Barthol delivered an RBI flyout to extend the Chanticleers’ advantage.

Walker Mitchell had a one-out sacrifice bunt that produced a run against Clemson reliever Danny Nelson. Rex Watson later forced an error by second baseman Jay Dillard to plate the go-ahead run.

Clemson’s Jack Crighton reached on a leadoff double but could not advance. Coastal pitching struck out two batters after that threat.

Coastal loaded the bases against Noah Samol. Talan Bell relieved and allowed an RBI single, a two-out RBI walk, and a two-run hit that increased the lead.

An umpire interference incident prevented the final out of an inning when first-base umpire Ryan Clark obstructed first baseman Jack Crighton. Coastal also scored on a play where a run scored before the lead runner was tagged at first.

Clemson responded with key hits. Ty Dalley hit a one-out solo homer to cut the deficit. Freshman Jason Fultz Jr. added an RBI triple later in the game.

Nate Savoie tied the game with an RBI single off Colby Richardson. Tryson McCladdie followed with a go-ahead RBI groundout to put Clemson in front.

Jacob Jarrell hit a two-run homer, his 11th of the season, to extend the Tigers’ lead. Tyler Lichtenberger also added an RBI single.

Clemson scored another run after Coastal reliever Jaxon Appelman failed to execute a pickoff. Colby Richardson then entered and struck out the final two batters of the inning.

Pitching notes

Dane Moehler started for Clemson. He allowed a three-run homer to Rex Watson. It was Moehler’s first runs allowed this season.

Moehler had missed the 2025 season with an arm injury. This outing marked his third career start since returning.

Clemson used multiple relievers. Justin LeGuernic recorded a 1-2-3 inning with three strikeouts. Dylan Harrison retired three batters after hitting a batter earlier in the inning.

Coastal brought in Kellen Karr in relief. He finished a stint without allowing runs.

Lineups and matchups

Clemson’s lineup included Jack Crighton, Nate Savoie, Tryston McCladdie, Jacob Jarrell, Ty Dalley, Jay Dillard, Tyler Lichtenberger, Jason Fultz Jr., and Jackson Moore.

Coastal Carolina’s starting nine featured Dean Mihos, Blake Barthol, Walker Mitchell, Rex Watson, Blagen Pado, Colby Thorndyke, Brayden Horton, Brice Estep, and Ty Barrango.

Projected pitching matchup listed Clemson RHP Dane Moehler (0-0, 0.00 ERA) versus Coastal RHP Jackson Smallets (0-0, 2.53 ERA).

Additional notes

Clemson second baseman Jarren Purify missed the last two games after being hit by a pitch on March 21. Freshman Dylan Harrison continued to build innings after replacing Dane Moehler early.

Former Clemson players on campus included basketball players Nick Davidson and Jake Wahlin. They attended the game following the team’s NCAA Tournament appearance.

Clemson’s Doug Kingsmore Stadium holds 6,272 fans. Erik Bakich became Clemson’s coach in 2023 and has led the team to three NCAA Tournament appearances.

Kevin Schnall is in his second season as Coastal Carolina coach. He owns a 72-20 record and led Coastal to a College World Series appearance and a national championship run in 2025.

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Where to follow

The game aired on the ACC Network. Fans can also stream via Fubo, which may offer a free trial.

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