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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – In an exciting season opener, No. 8 Clemson made a remarkable comeback from a 4-1 deficit to secure a 6-5 victory over No. 13 Oklahoma State during the Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field on Friday. This match marked Clemson’s inaugural game played in a Major League Baseball stadium and their first experience in a dome.

The Tigers took the lead early with a groundout by Jarren Purify in the second inning. However, Avery Ortiz equalized for Oklahoma State by launching a two-out solo home run in the third. The Cowboys extended their advantage with two additional runs in the same inning, but Donovan LaSalle responded with a solo home run in the fourth. Later in the fifth inning, Dominic Listi and Josh Paino capitalized on bases-loaded walks, narrowing the gap to 4-3.

In the sixth inning, Oklahoma State managed to score again with back-to-back two-out doubles. Yet, the Tigers fought back, as Luke Gaffney delivered a clutch two-out, run-scoring double in the bottom half to trim the Cowboys’ lead to 5-4. The seventh inning saw Tristan Bissetta’s groundout bring home the tying run, followed by Josh Paino sliding home on a wild pitch to put Clemson ahead.

Nathan Dvorsky emerged as the winning pitcher after a flawless seventh inning, while Lucas Mahlstedt earned a save with two innings of strong relief. Noah Wech was charged with the loss for Oklahoma State.

Clemson will face off against No. 12 Arizona in their next challenge, the second of three games at the Shriners Children’s College Showdown, scheduled for Saturday at noon EST, and broadcast live on FloCollege.