Clemson lost its third straight game 12-2 to USC Upstate on Tuesday night at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
The Tigers gave up a five spot in the top of the second and eight hits in the first two innings as Upstate built a lead early by taking advantage of mistakes in the field and stringing hits together.
Clemson has now lost three straight and five of its last seven contests. Caden Grice got his first loss after one plus innings allowing six hits, five runs and striking out one.
In the top of the first USC Upstate got it rolling early with three straight two-out singles to take a 1-0 lead.