Clemson gets big win over Demon Deacons in crucial ACC game

Clark comes through in the clutch

With its NCAA hopes on the line, Clemson was in desperate need of a good pitching performance Thursday as it opened up an important three-game series against Wake Forest.

Matt Clark responded with one of his best performances of the year. The sophomore went 6 2/3 innings, while allowing three runs, none earned, off four hits as the Tigers got a much needed 4-3 victory over the Demon Deacons at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson.

The win allowed the Tigers to take a one-game lead on Wake Forest in the ACC Standings and more importantly gives them an edge to earn an NCAA Tournament bid. Clemson came into Thursday’s game as one of the last teams in the field of…