CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson righty ace Valerie Cagle (17-3) tossed her first career complete-game no-hitter in game No. 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader against Winthrop (20-20, 7-7 Big South) at McWhorter Stadium. Facing just two batters over the minimum, Cagle posted 11 strikeouts and surrendered only one walk. Cagle and the Tigers shut out the Eagles 9-0 in nearly five innings of play as outfielder Morgan Johnson’s two-run home run in the bottom of the fifth lifted Clemson above the eight-run threshold to end the game. With the win, Clemson improved to 27-4 overall on the season.
In addition to a stellar performance in the circle, Cagle helped the Tigers offense click on all cylinders immediately.