Clemson baseball lost Game 1 to No. 12 Florida State 8-4 and is now facing elimination in Game 2 on May 9 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The defeat in the opening game puts the Tigers in a must-win situation to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Clemson enters the contest with an 8-17 record in ACC play, the worst conference mark in the league this season. A loss in Game 2 would mark their seventh ACC series loss of the year, further highlighting a challenging season for the Tigers.