
Irish Fall Short in ACC Baseball Tournament Finale
A late surge by the Hokies overturns a promising start for the Fighting Irish, culminating in a 17-10 loss that caps their 2026 season.
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A late surge by the Hokies overturns a promising start for the Fighting Irish, culminating in a 17-10 loss that caps their 2026 season.

Clemson fell 5-4 to Notre Dame in the ACC baseball tournament, a game marked by early homers, solid pitching and a late rally that ultimately fell short. Coach Erik Bakich acknowledged the need for sweeping improvements as the program looks to rebuild.

In a tightly contested opening game of the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship, Notre Dame defeated Clemson 5-4 in Charlotte, with Lee delivering three extra-base hits and two RBIs.

Clemson fell 5-4 to Notre Dame in the opening round of the ACC Tournament, ending a season that required a tournament sweep to reach the NCAA field and marking the first missed postseason under Erik Bakich.

Clemson’s 31-26 season concluded with a 5-4 loss to Notre Dame in the ACC Tournament, a game that featured early homers, key RBI plays, and a historic 10-20 conference record that ends NCAA Tournament hopes.
Notre Dame’s 5‑4 victory over Clemson marks the program’s first ACC tournament win under coach Shawn Stiffler, highlighted by Lee’s three extra‑base hits and a combined eight‑out bullpen effort that now eyes a matchup with seventh‑seeded Virginia Tech.

After a 30‑21 regular season, the Irish rely on a potent lineup led by Mark Quatrani and a pitching staff anchored by Jack Radel, aiming to translate early‑season dominance into ACC success.
Notre Dame’s baseball squad, seeded tenth, meets Clemson on Tuesday night in Charlotte, hoping to end a three‑year ACC tournament winless streak