The Tigers took advantage of an error to score five unearned runs in the first inning, capped by Jarrell’s two-out grand slam, his second long ball of the season and fourth career grand slam. In the second inning, Luke Gaffney grounded a run-scoring double, then Jack Crighton ripped a two-out, two-run single to give Clemson an 8-0 lead.
Tryston McCladdie added a two-run homer, his second of the year, in the third inning, and Nate Savoie belted a leadoff homer, his second of the year, in the sixth inning.
Spencer Nolan’s leadoff homer in the seventh inning ended Clemson’s scoreless innings pitched streak at 25.
In his first career appearance, freshman righthander Eston Simpson (1-0) earned the win by tossing 4.0 innings, allowing two hits, no runs and two walks with one strikeout.
Charlotte starter Andrew Kribbs (0-2) suffered the loss, as he yielded four unearned runs in 0.2 innings pitched.
South Carolina 8, Wofford 2
KJ Scobey had four hits and drove in three runs as South Carolina defeated Wofford 8-3.
The Gamecocks improved to 3-1 on the season, while Wofford fell to 3-1.
The Gamecocks pounded out 10 hits as Scobey and Talmadge LeCroy each had home runs during the game.
Connor Chicoli picked up his first win of the season, giving up five hits, one run, while striking out four batters.
Charleston Southern 12, North Florida 4
Chandler Tuupo had three hits and drove in three runs as Charleston Southern remained unbeaten on the young season with a 12-4 win over North Florida on Feb. 17.
The Bucs (4-0) collected seven hits, including Tuupo’s solo home run in the first inning. Charleston Southern, which led 3-0 after two innings, put the game out of reach with an eight-run third inning to grab an 11-0 advantage.
Kale Hopke picked up the victory, going four innings, giving up two runs, while striking out seven batters.
Lucas Pringle scored three runs for the Bucs.
North Florida fell to 2-2.