The Irish got off to a great start against ACC foe Clemson, as John Michael Bertrand continued to show why is the ace of the Notre Dame pitching staff. The game start time was changed but not JMBโs performance, for the second straight start not allowing a run. The lefty was magnificent, going 8 and 1/3 innings, striking out eight Tigers and getting the win.
Although Bertrand did allow a run, it was unearned, it was exactly what you wanted to see from your game one starter. Saving the bullpen, Ryan McLinksey pitched just 2/3 of an inning on two pitches, sets up the Irish very well for the remainder of the series.
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It was the second-straight start that he did not allow an earned run!#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/k0xatlChLO
— Notre Dame Baseball (@NDBaseball) April 8, 2022
Offensively, three players had two hits each, Spencer Myers, Jack Brannigan and Brooks Coetzee. Myers and Brannigan along with Nick Juaire each drove in a run.
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Check out all the highlights from the 4-1 win over Clemson!#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/exP2QLKZ6T
— Notre Dame Baseball (@NDBaseball) April 9, 2022
For the second day in a row, the start time will be adjusted, as Saturdayโs contest is now set to begin at 3pm EST at Frank Eck Stadium. The Irish look to keep their six-game winning streak alive as their record is a dazzling 18-5 as they are set to face the Tigers in game two with Austin Temple on the mound.
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