Infielders Andrew Ciufo and Jacob Hinderleider walk off the field before the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Shortstop Andrew Ciufo slings the ball to second base during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Infielder Jarren Purify fields the ball before the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Shortstop Andrew Ciufo catches the ball at second base before the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

The Clemson infield stands for the national anthem before the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

The Clemson baseball team stands for the national anthem before the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Starting pitcher Billy Barlow throws a pitch during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Starting pitcher Billy Barlow throws a pitch during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Starting pitcher Billy Barlow throws a pitch during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Starting pitcher Billy Barlow throws a pitch during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Starting pitcher Billy Barlow throws a pitch during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Center fielder Cam Cannarella hits the ball during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Center fielder Cam Cannarella celebrates after a single during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Outfielder Will Taylor finishes his swing during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Infielder Blake Wright waits for the pitch during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Infielder Blake Wright hits the ball during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Infielder Blake Wright celebrates after getting a hit during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Center fielder Cam Cannarella watches the pitcher from third base during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Outfielder Alden Mathes celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Outfielder Alden Mathes celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Outfielder Alden Mathes celebrates after hitting a grand slam during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Shortstop Andrew Ciufo dives back into first base during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Shortstop Andrew Ciufo dives back into first base during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Outfielder Will Taylor waits for the pitch during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Infielder Blake Wright rounds first base during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Infielder Cooper Blauser shakes hands with the third base coach after hitting a home run during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Infielder Nolan Nawrocki throws the ball to first during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

Catcher Jacob Jarrell swings during the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.

The Clemson baseball team celebrates after winning the opening game of the season against Xavier at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.