TigerNet.com · Jun 1, 2025
Erik Bakich explains decision to pull Garris for Mahlstedt, talks losing end result
Clemson must pick up the pieces from a tough defeat Saturday night to stay alive with two wins Sunday.CLEMSON - The Tigers' path to Omaha hit a serious skid on Saturday night.
Now, Erik Bakich's program will have to do it the hard way.
Clemson appeared on its way to the Sunday night clincher before a disastrous ninth inning quickly shut the door on that route.
Part of that sequence began with Reed Garris' postseason debut, which was the top question entering the regional on when he may step back onto the mound in an injury comeback.
In his return, he pitched 1.2 innings, surrendering only two hits, and the Tigers held the lead entering the final frames of the postseason clash.