Clemson Routs La Salle in Series Opener

CLEMSON, S.C. (Interstat) — The Clemson Tigers erupted for 14 runs on 10 hits Friday afternoon to overpower the La Salle Explorers 14-1 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

La Salle’s Chase Swain opened the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning, but Clemson responded with six runs in the bottom half and never looked back. Tryston McCladdie highlighted the offensive barrage with a three-run homer in the third inning.

Clemson starter Dylan Harrison earned the win, allowing one run over four innings with five strikeouts. Justin LeGuernic provided three scoreless innings of relief. The Tigers improved to 12-1, while the Explorers fell to 8-3. The teams continue their series Saturday.