Baylor Softball Splits at Clemson Classic: A Tale of Two Games
In the heart of Clemson, S.C., Baylor softball experienced both triumph and challenge at the Clemson Classic. The Bears clinched a tight 3-2 victory over Coastal Carolina before falling 8-0 to the host team, Clemson, at McWhorter Stadium.
Game One: Baylor 3, Coastal Carolina 2
Baylor kicked off the day with a strong start against Coastal Carolina. Sophomore Sa'Mya Jones set the tone early, scoring in the second inning after showcasing her speed with a pair of stolen bases. The Bears extended their lead in the fourth inning, thanks to run-scoring doubles from freshman Olivia Buettner and junior Abi Flores, pushing the score to 3-0.
Pitcher Cambree Creager delivered a standout performance, going the distance with a complete game. She matched her career-high with six strikeouts over seven innings, skillfully navigating through Coastal's lineup despite allowing a couple of unearned runs.
Game Two: Clemson 8, Baylor 0
The evening matchup against Clemson proved more challenging. Baylor struggled offensively, managing only two hits against the 24th-ranked Tigers. Clemson's bats were lively, scoring in four of the five innings and sealing the game with a run-rule victory.
Clemson's offense was relentless, tallying 11 hits, including several extra-base hits. The Tigers' pitching was equally effective, allowing only two Baylor runners to advance to second base.
Key Takeaways
- Baylor's record now stands at 0-1 against Clemson and 2-0 against Coastal Carolina.
- Abi Flores was a bright spot offensively, with two extra-base hits, marking her first RBI of the season.
- Sa'Mya Jones impressed with a career-high two stolen bases against Coastal.
- The Bears capitalized on scoring opportunities in game one, hitting .364 with runners in scoring position.
- Cambree Creager's complete game featured a career-high seven innings pitched and six strikeouts, limiting Coastal to a mere .143 average with runners in scoring position.
Looking Ahead
Baylor will face Clemson once more on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. to wrap up the tournament. Fans can catch the action on ACC Digital Network Extra, with all 2026 games broadcast on COOL 101.3 FM.