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Clemson's head coach Erik Bakich emphasizes a one-game-at-a-time mentality as the Tigers face Miami in the ACC Baseball Championship, with a semifinal spot at stake. If Clemson wins, they advance regardless of their next game against Louisville. Bakich, who has a history of tournament success, prefers traditional double elimination formats but is focused on winning each game individually.
The USWNT's line-up for their Women's World Cup opener against Vietnam raised eyebrows, with coach Vlatko Andonovski making unconventional choices. Julie Ertz, typically a defensive midfielder, started as a centerback, while Savannah DeMelo, who had never played for the USWNT before, was chosen to start in midfield. Despite winning 3-0, the team underperformed and lacked chemistry, struggling to create fluid attacks. Andonovski defended his decisions, but the success of his unconventional line-up remains to be seen as the tournament progresses.