Weston Jackson hit a pair of home runs to power fifth-ranked Clemson to an 8-0 win over Furman Tuesday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. It's the fifth time this season the Paladins (11-12) have been shut out, four of which have been to a nationally-ranked team.
Jackson, a graduate transfer from Presbyterian, also doubled and finished with five RBIs for the Tigers (21-4).
That was plenty of support for Clemson starter Tyler Jackson (4-1), who tossed 6 2/3 shutout innings. Jackson, a USC Upstate graduate transfer, allowed five hits, one walk and struck out four.
Nik Verbeke (0-2) gave up two runs, one earned, on four hits in 3 2/3 innings to take the loss. He had three walks and four strikeouts.
Jabari Richards went 2-for-3 for the Paladins (11-12).
Arguably the toughest portion of Furman's schedule continues this weekend when the Paladins host Southern Conference foe Mercer (21-6, 2-1). Game one of the three-game series is scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m. Games are also scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
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