Originally created 05/15/05

Tigers top Deacons in game of offense



WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Clemson first basemen Andy D'Alessio went 3-for-6 with a three-run homer and six RBI as the Tigers rallied from an seven-run deficit to get past Wake Forest, 17-14, in 11 innings Saturday.

Scheduled game starter Josh Cribb picked up the victory with 3 innings of relief.

Clemson improved to 32-19 overall and 17-9 in the ACC, while the Demon Deacons fall to 23-25 overall and 11-15 in the conference.

Senior Ben Ingold led Wake Forest going 6-for-6 with four runs scored. Ingold is the first Demon Deacon to register six hits in a game since Ryan Hubbard set the school record with seven against Maryland on March 16, 2003.