No. 15 Clemson Runs Away With Lead In Dominant Win Over No. 21 Arizona
No. 15 Clemson Runs Away With Lead In Dominant Win Over No. 21 Arizona
The No. 15 Clemson Tigers stopped a late rally by No. 21 Arizona dead in its tracks, then turned around for a rally of their own to secure a 16-5 win.
The second day of the 2025 Shriners Children’s College Showdown was highlighted by two D1Baseball Preseason Top 25 teams, No. 15 Clemson and No. 21 Arizona, facing off.
The Shriners Children’s College Showdown is held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, home of the world champion Texas Rangers, as part of three massive weekends of college baseball.
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Clemson came out swinging, securing a 7-0 lead in the top of the first inning alone. Both teams would go scoreless until the Wildcats put themselves on the board with a single run in the fifth.
A late rally by Arizona led to an 8-5 game going into the ninth inning, where it looked like it could be anyone's game.
Of course Clemson cleared any doubts that any of its fans had, scoring eight more runs in the top of the ninth inning, securing a win over the Wildcats, 16-5.
Check out the full recap of the game below.
Final - Clemson 16, Arizona 5
Three Outs And Its Over - End 9th
Clemson 16, Arizona 5
Arizona couldn't find anything in the end, despite a solid rally in the seventh.
Arizona Finally Finds Three Outs - End Top 9th
Clemson 16, Arizona 5
Arizona might have rallied in the seventh, but Clemson shrugged it off and earned an even bigger lead here in the ninth.
Arizona will get one more shot heading into the bottom of the ninth.
Paino Singles, Cannarella, Listi Score - Top 9th
Clemson 16, Arizona 5
Another single, another two hitters making it home.
Clemson has run away with the game.
Cannarella Doubles, Purify Scores - Top 9th
Clemson 14, Arizona 5
Looks like Clemson's first inning wasn't enough for a statement.
Another. Clemson. Run.
Listi Singles, Bissetta, Jarrell Score - Top 9th
Clemson 13, Arizona 5
Just as the headline says, a Listi single to right field set up a path for Bissetta and Jarrell to score.
Clemson's lead keeps widening.
Arizona Gets An Out, Clemson Gets A Score - Top 9th
Clemson 11, Arizona 5
Andrew Ciufo field out to right field, getting Arizona its first out of the inning, but Clemson's Priest drives it home for another.
Berg Hits Another Batter For Score - Top 9th
Clemson 10, Arizona 5
Berg is being pulled out and replaced by Matthew Martinez after hitting another batter, leading to an additional Clemson score.
There are still no outs. It has not been ideal for Arizona.
Another Walk Sends Cannarella Home - Top 9th
Clemson 9, Arizona 5
Berg walks Clemson's Jarrell, leading Cannarella to home plate for another Clemson score.
Jack Berg Comes In, But Bases Now Loaded For Clemson - Top 9th
Clemson 8, Arizona 5
A Cannarella double, Paino walk and another walk off a hit on Priest has set up Clemson with batters on all bases.
No outs. Arizona is not in a good spot here.
Three Outs Send Arizona Back - End 8th
Clemson 8, Arizona 5
Garris is still on fire, sending all three hitters out with a fly, foul and strikeout.
We're headed into the ninth inning now. It's Arizona's last chance.
Eric Orloff Comes In, Strikes Out Three - Top 8th
Clemson 8, Arizona 5
Orloff was able to fend off the Tigers with three strikeouts, walking one batter in the mix.
Orloff's performance is what Arizona needs right now, they can't allow any more runs.
Reed Garris In For Fitzgerald, Forces Two Quick Strikeouts - End 7th
Clemson 8, Arizona 5
After allowing four scores, Clemson needed a pitching change, sending Garris in. A few frozen ropes later, Garris sent two batters out with strikes, with a third being flied out.
Clemson ends the seventh inning with its lead cut from seven to three.
Brendan Summerhill Fires For A Homer - Bottom 7th
Clemson 8, Arizona 5
In the first home run of the day, Summerhill smashed a hit to the right of the stands, sending himself and two other Wildcats home.
Arizona is suddenly back in the game.
Breyfogle Crosses Home For An Arizona Score - Bottom 7th
Clemson 8, Arizona 2
A Mathis Meurent single sends Breyfogle to home base, giving Arizona one more run that they desperately need.
Chance Fitzgerald In For Clemson - Bottom 7th
Clemson 8, Arizona 1
Titsworth comes out and Fitzgerald comes in. Fitzgerald is the seventh pitcher this game has seen between both Clemson and Arizona.
Collin Priest Smashes Pitch For RBI - Top 7th
Clemson 8, Arizona 1
Clemson's Priest hit a fastball straight past the defenders in outfield, making it to second base.
Cam Cannarella rounded his way to home off Priest's hit, securing Clemson's first run since the first inning.
A foul out sends Clemson back on the field for the bottom.
Clemson Moves It To The Next Inning - End 6th
Clemson 7, Arizona 1
Titsworth and the Tigers made two quick plays on the first two batters of the inning, then allowing one batter to move to first on a walk.
A fourth batter, Maddox Mihalakis, sent it to outfield before the hit was caught, ending the inning.
Garrett Hicks Comes In For Arizona, Strikes Out Two - Top 6th
Clemson 7, Arizona 1
Arizona sent out Hicks in place of Garayzar, quickly getting a flyout and two strikeouts to send the Wildcats into the batting order for another chance to cut the Tiger's lead.
Brendan Summerhill RBI To Put Arizona On The Board - End 5th
Clemson 7, Arizona 1
It took five innings, but Breyfogle was able to take it home for Arizona off a Summerhill single.
A third out sends the Wildcats back to the field, but with a score finally in hand. Clemson up six.
Drew Titsworth Comes In To Pitch For Darden - Bottom 5th
Clemson 7, Arizona 0
Darden has gone out, likely to rest for the remainder of the game. He's had nothing short of a great game.
Wildcats Keep Clemson At Bay - Top 5th
Clemson 7, Arizona 0
Arizona pitcher Garayzar is able to keep a cool head after pitching 50-plus throws since coming in.
Clemson is still scoreless since the first inning.
Darden Sends It To The Next Inning - End 4th
Clemson 7, Arizona 0
In his four innings played so far, Darden has only allowed two hits and one walk.
He's showed his versatility too, fielding a hit for the final out of the inning.
Garayzar Sends Three Tigers Out Quick - Top 4th
Clemson 7, Arizona 0
The Wildcats have found some more rhythm on defense after sending in Pluta and Garayzar.
They have not allowed a single run since the first inning.
Darden The Dart Rips Through The Wildcats - End 3rd
Clemson 7, Arizona 0
Darden continues to dominate the mound, closing out the third with two strikeouts.
Darden has never looked as composed than here.
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Three Up, Three Down. Arizona Pushes Through Another - Top 3rd
Clemson 7, Arizona 0
Raul Garayzar comes in for the Wildcats, making a statement with great control over the Tigers, with a major assist from third baseman Richie Morales, who set up two outs.
Easton Breyfogle Makes It To Third But Can't Cash In - End 2nd
Clemson 7, Arizona 0
Arizona's Breyfogle hit a clean double, then advanced to third on a pitching error. But a third and final out at first base sent the Wildcats back to the dugout, still leaving them scoreless.
Pluta Heats Up For A Clean Arizona Inning - Top 2nd
Clemson 7, Arizona 0
A single Clemson Tiger made it on base in the top of the second, but that's all the Tigers would get. Pluta dropped a dime right on the edge of the strike zone for a third out, sending Clemson to the dugout.
Darden's Lethal Changeup Sends Arizona To The Dugout - End 1st
Clemson 7, Arizona 0
Arizona had a batter walked and a batter with a base hit, putting one on first and one on second. But Darden wouldn't let anyone capitalize, striking out a Wildcat to end the first.
Ethan Darden And The Tigers Take The Field - Bottom 1st
Clemson 7, Arizona 0
Clemson's ever-developing Darden comes in for the Tigers.
His first pitches worked up to a full count, then a ground hit to first that resulted in an out.
Tony Pluta Comes In, Finally Gets Third Out - Top 1st
Clemson 7, Arizona 0
A pitching change for Arizona seemed to be what they needed, as a Pluta pitch is grounded, leading to a third out and the end of Clemson's dominant open.
Dominic Listi Sets Up Two More, Kramkowski Out
Clemson 7, Arizona 0
Kramkowski got Arizona to two outs, two strikes, but Listi fired on another pitch to allow two more Tigers to make it home.
Kramkowski is coming out.
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Run After Run After Run
Clemson 5, Arizona 0
Another hit, another Clemson run.
Tristan Bissetta For Another Clemson RBI
Clemson 4, Arizona 0
Bissetta fired to the left after Arizona had pushed its defense to the right, allowing for another base run.
Folks, its still the top of the first.
Jacob Jarrell Gets RBI To Lengthen Clemson Lead
Clemson 3, Arizona 0
Jarrell smacked a Kramkowski pitch into outfield for what could have been an easy two-RBI play, but Clemson plays it safe, still getting one.
Clemson Has The Early Lead
Clemson 2, Arizona 0
Two easy hits for Clemson have allowed for two runners to make it home, with more on the horizon of scoring.
Arizona has not done much other than Kramkowsi's strikeout.
Kramkowski Records First Career Strikeout
Kramkowski has set up Clemson with two base runners so far in the first, but in between those two runners, Kramkowski stuck out his first career batter in his collegiate career.
K-ramkowski
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Arizona's Owen Kramkowski Takes The Mound - Top 1st
Arizona takes the field first.
Sophomore pitcher Kramkowski will start the game for Arizona.
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Clemson 0, Arizona 0
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- LSU vs. Dallas Baptist (Feb. 26)
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Saturday, Feb. 15
Sunday, Feb. 16
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- 3:30 p.m. - Ole Miss vs. Clemson
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