By Trey McCurry.
The 2015 baseball season is underway. In this edition of the TCI weekly baseball wrap we take a look back at the opening weekend.
Overall Record 1-2
ACC Record 0-0
Last Week 1-2
2/13 Friday West Virginia L, 0-2
2/14 Saturday West Virginia W, 4-2
2/15 Sunday West Virginia L, 1-6
Next Week
2/18 Wednesday Charleston Southern (3-0) 4:00PM Clemson
2/20 Friday Maine (1-3) 4:00PM Clemson
2/21 Saturday Maine (1-3) 1:00PM Clemson
2/22 Sunday Maine (1-3) 11:00AM Clemson
Note: Records as of Monday, February 16.
TCI Hitter-of-the Week #3 Tyler Krieger
The junior shortstop from John’s Creek, GA went 6-for-10 (.600) in three games last week for Clemson. Krieger had two walks, a run, and a .667 on-base percentage for the weekend.
Other hitters of note:
Steven Duggar 3-for-8 (.375), 1 RBI, 2 BB, SF
Weston Wilson 4-for-12 (.333), 1-1 SB
Reed Rohlman 2-for-6 (.333), 2B, RBI
TCI Pitcher-of-the-Week #44 Matthew Crownover
The junior from Ringgold, GA started the season strong on Friday for the Tigers. In 6.0 innings, Crownover did not allow a run on three hits (.143 OBA) with eight strikeouts in a no-decision.
Other pitchers of note:
Zack Erwin 6.0 IP, 1-0, 4 hits, 1 run (earned), 1 BB, 5 Ks, .190 OBA
Hunter Van Horn 2.0 IP, 2 app, 2 hits, 0 runs, 3 Ks, .250 OBA
Clate Schmidt 1.0 IP, 1 app, 0 hits, 0 runs, 3 Ks, .000 OBA
Weekend Notes:
Clemson dropped two of three games to West Virginia at Doug Kingsmore Stadium to open the 2015 season. The Mountaineers outscored the Tigers 10-5 despite being outhit 24 (.253) to 23 (.223). On the weekend, Clemson had four doubles and 10 walks against 20 strikeouts while going 2-4 on stolen bases. The Tiger pitching staff finished the weekend with a 2.33 ERA, allowing 10 runs (seven earned) in 27.0 innings with eight walks against 32 strikeouts. Clemson also fielded at a .962 clip, committing four errors in 106 chances.