Evan Mendoza’s three-run homer in the fourth inning broke a 1-1 tie and propelled N.C. State to a 12-10 win over No. 14 Clemson at Doak Field on Friday night. The Wolfpack, who took a 2-0 lead in the series, improved to 33-21 overall and 16-13 in the ACC. The Tigers dropped to 38-17 overall and 16-13 in ACC play.
Chase Pinder scored in the first inning on a two-out double steal, then the Wolfpack scored a run in the third inning on a two-out wild pitch. Mendoza belted a three-run homer in the fourth inning to give N.