Clemson baseball opened their weekend series with a decisive 9-5 victory against the No. 5 ranked North Carolina at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The Tigers displayed an impressive offensive effort, accumulating 13 hits throughout the game. Jack Crighton led the charge with a 3-for-5 performance that included two doubles and a home run. Freshman Jackson Moore also made a significant impact, driving in four runs with two key hits. Nate Savoie continued his strong form, going 3-for-4 and hitting his 11th home run of the season. On the mound, Aidan Knaak provided stability, pitching six innings and striking out nine batters while allowing just two runs. With this victory, Clemson improves its overall record to 23-12 and 5-8 in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play, setting the stage for a potential series clincher on Saturday. The next game is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET, with Michael Sharman expected to start for Clemson.