Clemson got four runs early and held on for a 5-3 win over rival South Carolina. Collin Priest, Jarren Purify and the Tigers' bullpen shined.

Clemson got four runs early and held on for a 5-3 win over rival South Carolina. Collin Priest, Jarren Purify and the Tigers' bullpen shined.

Game 1 of the Palmetto Series didn't disappoint. The No. 7 Clemson Tigers won the series opener over the South Carolina Gamecocks, 5-3, Friday night at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Erik Bakich's Tigers ...