Okey’s grand slam paces Tigers over Georgia

The Clemson Tigers scored five runs in the first inning and never looked back in their 12-0 victory over Georgia at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday night.

Reed Rohlman and Chris Williams hit back-to-back, two-run doubles in the first inning, then Clemson (25-12) took a 10-0 lead in the third inning on Chris Okey’s grand slam, his seventh home run of the season. Seth Beer added a two-run single in the fifth inning. Okey went 2-for-4 with a game-high five RBIs, while Beer was 2-for-2 with three RBIs and two walks.

Freshman right-hander Ryley Gilliam (2-0) earned the win in his second career start. He allowed one hit and no runs in five innings. He walked one and struck out one. Five Tiger pitchers combined to give up only three hits, and keep Georgia from advancing a runner past second base. Georgia (20-18) starter Andrew Gist (3-2) suffered the loss, giving up six runs on six hits in 3 1/3 innings.

Clemson improved to 10-0 in midweek games this season, marking the first time it won its first 10 midweek games since 1988.

The Tigers continue their homestand with a three-game series against Georgia Tech this weekend beginning on Friday at 6:30 p.m.

This story was originally published April 19, 2016 at 11:12 PM with the headline "Okey’s grand slam paces Tigers over Georgia."