CLEMSON, S.C. (Interstat) — Georgia Tech erupted for nine runs on eight hits to defeat Clemson 9-3 in Atlantic Coast Conference baseball Friday night at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

The Yellow Jackets (15-2) built a large early lead and never trailed. Vahn Lackey and Kent Schmidt homered for Georgia Tech, with Schmidt driving in four runs. Nate Savoie hit two solo home runs for the Tigers (15-4).

Georgia Tech starter Dylan Loy earned the win, allowing two earned runs over 4 1/3 innings. Five Yellow Jacket relievers combined for 4 2/3 scoreless innings. Clemson starter Michael Sharman took the loss.

The victory marked Georgia Tech’s second straight win in the series after a 10-0 shutout Thursday.