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Clemson Wins Palmetto Series Over South Carolina

The Clemson Tigers have claimed the 2026 Palmetto Series for the third straight year, defeating their in-state rivals South Carolina 2-1 in the three-game matchup.

Clemson's victory came after splitting the first two games, with South Carolina taking game one 7-0 behind Josh Gunther's complete game with 10 strikeouts. The Tigers responded with a 4-1 win in game two, powered by Michael Sharman's complete game and Nate Savoie's three-run homer.

In the decisive third game, South Carolina jumped to a 2-0 lead in the second on Dawson Harman's RBI single, though the final outcome wasn't fully detailed in the provided content.