Tech Edged by No. 18 Clemson, 3-0

CLEMSON, S.C. – Georgia Tech softball (36-14, 11-12 ACC) came up short against No. 18 Clemson (36-14, 13-10 ACC), falling 3-0 in game two of the series on Saturday at McWhorter Stadium.

Junior hurler Blake Neleman got the start in the circle, tossing 5 2/3 innings and piling up eight strikeouts while allowing three runs on five hits. From the dish, sophomore shortstop Jin Sileo added a single for Tech’s lone hit of the day.

Clemson took the lead early, inching ahead 2-0 in the bottom of the first behind an RBI double and a sacrifice fly. The Tigers tacked on another run in the bottom of the fifth by way of a bases-loaded walk, riding out the lead from there for a 3-0 win.

Game Notes

• Neleman’s eight strikeouts tie for her fifth most in a single game this season.
• Awald picked up another walk to bolster her program record of career walks up to 166. On the season, her 49 walks currently rank third in program history.

Up Next

Georgia Tech will wrap up its final series of the regular season against Clemson on Sunday at noon at McWhorter Stadium in Clemson, S.C. The game will be broadcast live on ACC RSN (in Atlanta: Bally Sports South).

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