ACC baseball power rankings after Week 11: Wake Forest takes a big tumble
Ten more ACC programs look to punch their ticket to the 12-team ACC tournament after Clemson baseball clinched a spot this past weekend to join North Carolina.
As in last week's power rankings, the Tigers remain No. 1 this week after defeating Louisville in a road series for the first time since 2018. Here's how the rankings shape up as teams battle for position in the ACC standings with three weeks left in the regular season.
All rankings, records and stats are as of games April 29
1. Clemson (34-9, 15-6 ACC)
Last week: 1
What to know: No. 4 Clemson won two of three against Louisville, including coming back fafter giving up 10 runs in the fourth inning to take the series opener. Cam Cannarella, who won ACC player of the week, went 7-for-14 with one home run, two doubles and five RBIs.
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2. Florida State (34-9, 13-8)
Last week: 4
What to know: No. 6 Florida State won two of three at Duke behind strong starts by Jamie Arnold and Carson Dorsey. FSU sits two games behind Clemson in the Atlantic Division.
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3. Duke (30-14, 14-10)
Last week: 2
What to know: No. 9 Duke's potent offense was quiet in its first two games against Florida State before erupting to score 16 runs in the finale. The Blue Devils are tied for second with Virginia in the Coastal Division.
4. Virginia (33-12, 14-10)
Last week: 5
What to know: The ACC's best offense earned a comeback win to even the series Friday behind Bobby Whalen plating the game-winning run on a fielder's choice. No. 10 Virginia shut out Boston College in the finale behind rare strong pitching.
5. North Carolina (33-11, 17-7)
Last week: 6
What to know: Backed by effective pitching, including an impressive outing from ACC pitcher of the week Jason DeCaro, No. 12 UNC won two of three against Virginia Tech to remain in first place in the Coastal Division.
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6. Wake Forest (27-16, 12-12)
Last week: 3
What to know: It seemed No. 15 Wake Forest had found its rhythm during the past few weeks, but the Deacons came back to earth, losing two of three to Notre Dame. Chase Burns struck out 14 batters in Wake's win, but the story of its season has been the offense failing to match its pitching production.
7. NC State (25-16, 12-9)
Last week: 7
What to know: No. 20 NC State swept Ball State, holding the Cardinals to three runs or fewer in each game. The Wolfpack have won three straight series, including against Clemson and North Carolina.
8. Georgia Tech (27-15, 11-10)
Last week: 9
What to know: Georgia Tech is one of the hottest teams in the conference, winning four straight ACC series after winning two of three vs. Miami. Led by freshman Drew Burress, the Yellow Jackets can make an NCAA regional.
9. Virginia Tech (27-14, 13-11)
Last week: 8
What to know: The Hokies' strength is their offense, but they were contained by UNC in their series loss. They have lost four straight ACC series and must tighten up to remain on track for a regional.
10. Louisville (25-18, 10-11)
Last week: 10
What to know: Like Virginia Tech, Louisville is teetering on the edge of making a regional after losing two of three to Clemson. The Cardinals have allowed double-digit runs in six of their past nine conference games.
11. Notre Dame (22-20, 7-17)
Last week: 13
What to know: Notre Dame won two of three against No. 15 Wake Forest. The Irish clinched the series in the finale behind a walk-off home run from TJ Williams to win their second straight series.
12. Boston College (21-21, 8-16)
Last week: 11
What to know: Boston College took down Virginia at Fenway Park before losing the final two games of the series at home. It has lost five of its past six.
13. Miami (19-24, 8-16)
Last week: 12
What to know: Miami lost two of three against Georgia Tech, getting outscored 30-11. It has lost six straight ACC series.
14. Pittsburgh (18-21, 5-16)
Last week: 13
What to know: Pitt won two of three against Bryant. It is still seeking its first ACC series win this year and sits in last place in the Coastal Division.
Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at dcarter@gannett.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00
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