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NC State returns to Raleigh to play its next eight games at Doak Field at Dail Park. The Wolfpack opens the home stretch against Clemson on Friday night. This weekend's series will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday night and will stream live on ACC Network Extra.

Another huge series. Going to be tough to sweep. Really need 2/3 though

Should have some tickets available for this series. Great seats - section 9 row A seats 10-13. First row behind the visitors' on deck circle.

Asking $40 per seat per game or will sell the whole weekend's worth for $400.

The NC State baseball team opens an eight-game homestand this weekend with a three-game ACC series against Clemson at Doak Field. This weekend's series will run Friday through Sunday with first pitch times scheduled for 6 p.m., 4 p.m. and 1 p.m., respectively.

All three games will be streamed live on ACC Network Extra. A free audio stream will be available on the Varsity Network App for all three games with Tony Haynes on the call. All three games will also be available on WKNC 88.1.

NC State (25-11, 8-9 ACC) holds an 88-120-1 record against Clemson (22-16, 6-9 ACC) in the all-time series.

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
Friday RHP Logan Whitaker (NCSU) vs. LHP Ethan Darden (Clemson)
Saturday LHP Dominic Fritton (NCSU) vs. RHP Austin Gordon (Clemson)
Sunday TBA (NCSU) vs. LHP

THE MATCHUP: SERIES AGAINST CLEMSON
NC State holds an 88-120-1 all-time record in the series against Clemson. Other notes on this weekend's series against the Tigers:

NC State captured a series victory over the Tigers this past season in South Carolina, overcoming a loss in game one to win games two and three to take the series over Clemson on April 1-3, 2022. The Pack posted a 5-2 win on Saturday to even the series before winning 9-7 on Sunday to clinch the series.
In this past season's series finale, NC State trailed 6-4 after the fifth inning but scored five of the game's final six runs to post a 9-7 win. LuJames Groover III, Dominic Pilolli and Devonte Brown each drove in runs to help complete the comeback.
NC State is 6-4 in its past 10 matchups against the Tigers. The Pack has won four of its past five series against Clemson but dropped two games out of three the last time the two teams met in Raleigh. NC State's most recent home series win over the Tigers came on May 10-12, 2019, with victories on Friday and Sunday at The Doak.
Head coach Erik Bakich holds a 3-7 all-time record against the Wolfpack. Bakich was 3-6 against NC State during his time at Maryland and 0-1 against the Pack at Michigan.

SCOUTING CLEMSON
Clemson (22-16, 6-9 ACC) has won back-to-back ACC series over Florida State and Notre Dame to open the month of April. The Tigers have also notched midweek victories over Coastal Carolina and Georgia this month. As a team, the Tigers like to take chances on the basepaths, ranking first in the ACC with 61 stolen bases on the season. The Tigers rank 11th in both scoring (6.7 runs per game) and slugging percentage (.434). Cam Cannarella leads the Tigers in batting average (.411), total bases (82), RBI (30) and doubles (11). On the mound, Clemson ranks ninth in the ACC in WHIP (1.43), eighth in ERA (4.55) and seventh in walks allowed per nine innings (3.93).

https://gopack.com/news/2023/4/20/baseball-pack9-hosts-clemson-to-open-eight-game-homestand.aspx

Lot of speculation on Twitter that willadsen is potentially hurt. Any truth to that?

He's not listed. Ugghhh.

:/

Finley said:

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He's not listed. Ugghhh.

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Well, he wasn't listed last weekend either but does anyone have any actual information?

I looked on twitter and saw nothing other than some randos on twitter speculating on the Pack9 tweet and even saying "speculating" is a stretch. Searching his name returns nothing.

ClePack said:

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Lot of speculation on Twitter that willadsen is potentially hurt. Any truth to that?

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No clue on any injury but he didn't look to have his usual stuff last weekend.

Pack. The. Doak.

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Tonight's starting lineup for the series opener against the Tigers!#Pack9 pic.twitter.com/uThruYFRbS

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Whitaker gets rattled so easily.

Guh. I wish they would score first once in a while to avoid the high stress comebacks. Oh well, gonna have to do it again. I am assuming Clem is not as much of a pushover as FSU so it will be a challenge. Hope the bats are hot!

If this dude gets that low ass strike all game, it's gonna be tough.

Lol the username is about right.

I had season tickets last year so I know how much these realistically can resell for and $40/seat/game is nuts, even in conference, especially given the forecast. I had seats in this section just last weekend and with stubhub fees, only gave ~$17 per seat for the Sunday game.

Riddickulous said:

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Should have some tickets available for this series. Great seats - section 9 row A seats 10-13. First row behind the visitors' on deck circle.

Asking $40 per seat per game or will sell the whole weekend's worth for $400.

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Big time play there by Green on the throw to second.

PaperWolf said:

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Lol the username is about right.

I had season tickets last year so I know how much these realistically can resell for and $40/seat/game is nuts, even in conference, especially given the forecast. I had seats in this section just last weekend and with stubhub fees, only gave ~$17 per seat for the Sunday game.

Riddickulous said:

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Should have some tickets available for this series. Great seats - section 9 row A seats 10-13. First row behind the visitors' on deck circle.

Asking $40 per seat per game or will sell the whole weekend's worth for $400.

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Actually sold 2 tonight for $45 and 2 for $40. Thanks for the reply tho.

Welp warm up the pen

Alex Gee said:

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Borowolf10 said:

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Whitaker gets rattled so easily.

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… Did you watch his start last week? Or are you just hating to hate?

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I mean that was a good start, but he generally throws BP.

I need to take my own advice and stay out of these threads during the game.

I don't think Clemson is as bad as FSU.

I know it's all analytics, but it's weird they shift Marcy. I feel like he hits a lot of balls to right field side for a righty.

Really don't get having Trice bat 5th. He's killed two rallies tonight already.

I'd much rather have Nixon or Peebles in the line up over Trice. Not sure why he's playing over them.

kmb717 said:

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Really don't get having Trice bat 5th. He's killed two rallies tonight already.

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Staff wants badly to believe in trice because of his past but he hasn't had it so far in his state career. Paying the price tonight for it unfortunately

Sheesh. Alright. Let's just get ready for tomorrow. HAVE TO win this series

Getting lit up like a Christmas tree right now

ClePack said:

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kmb717 said:

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Really don't get having Trice bat 5th. He's killed two rallies tonight already.

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Staff wants badly to believe in trice because of his past but he hasn't had it so far in his state career. Paying the price tonight for it unfortunately

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You can tell he has zero confidence as well. This isn't the time to try and let a guy fight out of a slump.

I don't agree with ruling that an error with the fielder running into the bullpen fence while completing the catch. Our official scorer is pretty harsh.

Not sure why whitaker was left out there to dry. Obvious by the 2nd inning he had nothing tonight. Oh well

Schedule Update: Due to inclement weather, Saturday's game against @ClemsonBaseball has been moved back three hours to a 7 p.m. start time. Gates will now open at 6 p.m.