Tigers bolster schedule by adding Michigan, recent national champion

When Clemson had its opening opponent for the 2021 baseball season fall off the schedule due to travel restrictions and budget cuts, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was not sure what kind of an opponent it might get for the season opener.

In recent years, the Tigers have opened against quality mid-major opponents. This past spring, they opened against Liberty, who won 42 games in 2019, while in previous years they have hosted Maine, Wright State, William & Mary, and South Alabama on opening weekend.

However, the team that came calling for the Tigers was not one Monte Lee expected. Michigan, led by head coach Erik Bakich, reached out to Clemson, and said it was willing to travel to…