Photo Galleries »

Clemson advances to CWS with 8-6 win

Clemson second baseman Mike Freeman turns a double play near Alabama baserunner Andrew Miller to end the second inning. Clemson beat Alabama 8-6 in the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.

Photo by Ken Ruinard

Clemson second baseman Mike Freeman turns a double play near Alabama baserunner Andrew Miller to end the second inning. Clemson beat Alabama 8-6 in the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.

Photo Rating:
Gallery Rating:

  • Clemson players celebrate in a pile with relief pitcher Tomas Cruz on the bottom as the Tigers beat Alabama 8-6 in the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Clemson advances to the College World Series.
  • Brenda Riggil of New York cheer with fans as the Tigers scored at the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.
  • Anthony Riggel, left, high-fives player mom Rosette Fredrick (Alex) after her relief pitching son retired three batters late in the game.
  • Brenda Riggil of New York cheer with fans as the Tigers scored at the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.
  • Clemson fans in the Cheap Seats opened 36 bottles of champagne celebrating with players their 8-6 win over Alabama in the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.
  • Clemson second baseman Mike Freeman turns a double play near Alabama baserunner Andrew Miller to end the second inning. Clemson beat Alabama 8-6 in the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.
  • Clemson batter Richie Shaffer taps helmets with Wilson Boyd after hitting a two-run home run, his second home run of the day in the top of the seventh inning. Clemson beat Alabama 8-6 in the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.
  • Clemson starting pitcher Dominic Leone throws in the second inning. Clemson beat Alabama 8-6 in the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.
  • Chris Epps, left, celebrates with Mike Freeman who scored.
  • Jeff Schaus' RBI double drove in Epps in the fourth to make the score 6-1.
  • Noah Franck of Memphis eats ice cream near a cooling station in the 93-degree heat.
  • Alabama hitter Jake Smith throws his bat down after a two-out, bases loaded pop up to end the inning.
  • Clemson first baseman Richie Shaffer chases after a foul ball.
  • Cheap Seats fans keep orange flags flying for game three of the NCAA Super Regional in Clemson.
  • John Flores of Atlanta, Ga. sits in a cool zone, one of several stations around Doug Kingsmore Stadium to help Clemson NCAA Super Regional baseball series fans deal with 100-degree heat.
  • Cindy McCracken of Clemson uses a battery powered fan to cool off in 93-degree heat at the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.
  • Clemson fan John Acorn of Pendleton, left, wipes his forehead while other baseball fans sit at one of the cooling stations at the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.
  • Clemson second baseman Mike Freeman turns a double play near Alabama baserunner Andrew Miller to end the second inning. Clemson beat Alabama 8-6 in the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.
  • Clemson second baseman Mike Freeman turns a double play near Alabama baserunner Andrew Miller to end the second inning. Clemson beat Alabama 8-6 in the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.
  • Clemson second baseman Mike Freeman turns a double play near Alabama baserunner Andrew Miller to end the second inning. Clemson beat Alabama 8-6 in the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.
  • Clemson second baseman Mike Freeman turns a double play near Alabama baserunner Andrew Miller to end the second inning. Clemson beat Alabama 8-6 in the Clemson NCAA Super Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, advancing to the College World Series.
  • John Hinson homers in the second inning, his 17th of the year.
  • John Hinson homers in the second inning, his 17th of the year.
  • John Hinson homers in the second inning, his 17th of the year.
  • John Hinson homers in the second inning, his 17th of the year.
  • Richie Shaffer hits his second home run.
  • Photo
  • Richie Shaffer hits his second home run.
  • Relief pitcher Alex Frederick throws.
  • Jeff Schaus runs down a fly ball.
  • Brad Miller hits a ball.
  • Brad Miller hits a ball.
  • Will Lamb pitched in relief late in the game.
  • Catcher Spencer Keiboom celebrates the last out of the game.
  • Catcher Spencer Keiboom celebrates the last out of the game.
  • Players celebrate the 8-6 win over Alabama and a trip to Omaha, Nebraska for the College World Series.
  • Players celebrate the 8-6 win over Alabama and a trip to Omaha, Nebraska for the College World Series.
  • Players celebrate the 8-6 win over Alabama and a trip to Omaha, Nebraska for the College World Series.
  • Players celebrate the 8-6 win over Alabama and a trip to Omaha, Nebraska for the College World Series.
  • Players celebrate the 8-6 win over Alabama and a trip to Omaha, Nebraska for the College World Series.
  • Players celebrate the 8-6 win over Alabama and a trip to Omaha, Nebraska for the College World Series.
  • Players celebrate the 8-6 win over Alabama and a trip to Omaha, Nebraska for the College World Series.
  • Mike Freeman carries a Clemson flag after the game.
  • Tomas Cruz carries a Clemson flag around the outfield.
  • Cheap Seats fans count down outs until Omaha.
  • Clemson fans and players sign the Alma Mater.
  • Clemson fans and players sign the Alma Mater.
  • Clemson fans and players sign the Alma Mater.
  • Clemson coach Jack Leggett gets doused with a bucket of orange drink.
  • Cajun Cafe fans cheer.
  • Cheap Seats and Cajun Cafe fans cheer.
  • Players run to the Cheap Seats fans to celebrate the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Players run to the Cheap Seats fans to celebrate the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Players run to the Cheap Seats fans to celebrate the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Relief pitcher Will Lamb celebrates with Cheap Seats fans after the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Relief pitcher Will Lamb celebrates with Cheap Seats fans after the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Relief pitcher Will Lamb celebrates with Cheap Seats fans after the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Relief pitcher Will Lamb celebrates with Cheap Seats fans after the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Cheap Seats fans celebrate after the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Right fielder Kyle Parker joins the fans celebrating in the Cheap Seats after the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Cheap Seats fans celebrate after the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Pat Martin celebrates with fellow Cheap Seat fans.
  • Cheap Seats fans celebrate after the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Cheap Seats fans celebrate after the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Cheap Seats fans celebrate after the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Cheap Seats fans celebrate after the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Cheap Seats fans celebrate after the 8-6 win over Alabama.
  • Kyle Parker and Jack Leggett celebrate a win over Alabama.
  • Players gather to talk about hard-earned wins and the desire to win at the College World Series.
  • Players gather to talk about hard-earned wins and the desire to win at the College World Series.
  • Players gather to talk about hard-earned wins and the desire to win at the College World Series.
  • Orange and White photographer Mark Crammer gets a group photograph of the team after winning the NCAA Super Regional.
  • The Tigers pose for a group photograph of the team after winning the NCAA Super Regional.

Clemson's hot bats drove in eight runs, starting pitcher Dominic Leone gave up one run over five and two-thirds innings, and Will Lamb collected a save when the Tigers needed it the most for a 8-6 win over Alabama in the NCAA Super Regional. Clemson advances to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, playing Arizona State in the first game.

Related Stories for Clemson advances to CWS with 8-6 win

Comments on this photo » 0

Be the first to post a comment!

Share your thoughts

Comments are the sole responsibility of the person posting them. You agree not to post comments that are off topic, defamatory, obscene, abusive, threatening or an invasion of privacy. Violators may be banned. Click here for our full user agreement.

Comments can be shared on Facebook and Yahoo!. Add both options by connecting your profiles.

Features