Jimmy Nugent’s second homer of the game, a two-run shot in the bottom of the 10th, gave Louisville a 7-5 walk-off win over Clemson to complete a three-game weekend sweep on Sunday at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Ky.
Tryston McCladdie’s two-run single with two outs in the top of the ninth tied the game at 5-5. The Tigers had a chance to go on top in the 10th, but after walking to start the frame, Jacob Jarrell was stranded at third.
The Tigers had their share of opportunities, stranding 17 base runners while going just 5-of-22 with runners on and just 2-of-13 with runners in scoring position. Seven different times, Clemson had the leadoff runner reach, and there was at least one base runner in all 10 innings…