A much cleaner performance carried Clemson baseball on Friday, as it answered the previous night’s loss with a 5-1 win over No. 9 Virginia.Michael Sharman set the tone from the start. He kept Virginia off balance all night, working eight innings while giving up just a single run. There weren’t many free passes, and he consistently pitched ahead, which allowed him to stay in control deep into the game.

Hayden Simmerson wrapped things up in the ninth without any trouble.At the plate, Nate Savoie was the difference. He delivered two home runs, including a go-ahead shot later in the game that put Clemson in front for good. His first long ball gave the Tigers an early edge, and he finished with three RBIs on the night.Virginia managed to pull even midway through, but Clemson quickly responded.

The offense strung together quality at-bats, with Bryce Clavon driving in a run and Luke Gaffney continuing his strong weekend with multiple hits. The Tigers created more separation late, adding another run after working a bases-loaded situation.Where to watch Clemson baseball vs Virginia today: Game 3 time, TV info📸 Ken Ruinard / staff, Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images https://t.co/ywlZhMdQPvpic.twitter.com/8uV0Vlsvze— Clemson Wire (@Clemson_Wire) April 18, 2026Clemson moves to 25-15 overall and 6-11 in conference play with the win. The series now comes down to Saturday’s matchup in Charlottesville.Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Clemson baseball picks up strong recover win over No. 12 Virginia