DURHAM, NC - Thomas Brittle went 4-for-6 with a triple, double, five RBIs, and three runs to lead Clemson’s 15-hit attack in its 11-5 win over Duke Saturday afternoon. The Tigers improved to 17-14 overall and 7-7 in the ACC. The Blue Devils fell to 13-19 overall and 5-9 in ACC play.
Starter Dominic Leone (5-2) earned the victory by striking out nine in 6 1/3 innings pitched. He gave up nine hits, four runs, and two walks, but worked out of several jams. Patrick Andrews recorded his second save of the year by pitching the final 2 2/3 innings. He surrendered three hits and one run with one strikeout.
Clemson's Steve Wilkerson extended his hitting streak to 19 games.
Clemson and Duke will play the final game of the three-game series on Sunday at 1:00 PM.