Hawkins' walk forces in the winning run as Tigers sweep

Dylan Brewer slides under the tag early in the game (Photo by David Grooms)CLEMSON – Clemson needed a big hit in the worst way Sunday afternoon, but it turned out a walk worked just as well.

Tied with Stony Brook 1-1 in the bottom of the eighth, pinch-hitter Bryar Hawkins drew a two-out, bases-loaded walk to force in a run and the Tigers earned the sweep with a 3-1 victory at Doug Kingsmore Stadium Sunday afternoon.

Clemson improves to 7-0 on the season while Stony Brook falls to 1-5.

Strider, still on a pitch count after offseason arm surgery, threw 49 pitches (32 for strikes) in 2 2/3 innings of work. He gave up three hits, walked none and struck out five. Mat Clark relieved him for the…