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Erik Bakich on Clemson baseball hosting an NCAA regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in 2025
Clemson baseball is the No. 11 overall seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Tigers coach Erik Bakich talks about hosting the regional and more.
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