RALEIGH, N.C. --Senior Peyton Alford had everything working on Friday, fanning eight NC State hitters over seven innings of work, but it was not enough as the No. 22 Virginia Tech Hokies fell to the Wolf Pack 3-1.
In addition to his eight strikeouts, Alford (1-3) tossed seven innings, giving up three runs, two earned, on four hits and walking three for Virginia Tech (21-13, 15-10). Freshman Matthew Siverling also made an impact on the mound for the Hokies, throwing one shutout inning while allowing no hits.
Freshman Dayne Leonard led the way offensively for the Hokies, going 2-for-2 in the ballgame with a double, a walk and an RBI. Freshman Jack Hurley put together a standout performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-5 with a double. Freshman TJ Rumfield also chipped in, going 2-for-4 for Virginia Tech.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 3-0, the Hokies first put runs on the board in the ninth inning. Virginia Tech got on the board thanks to Leonard's RBI double with two outs. The ballgame ended with that ninth inning rally falling short.
GAME NOTES
» Alford fanned eight Wolf Pack hitters.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the ninth, when it pushed one run across.
» The Hokies out-hit the Wolf Pack at a 6-4 clip.
» Virginia Tech pitchers limited NC State to just 1-for-9 (.111) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 33 NC State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out eight.
» Leonard led the Hokies at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
» NC State was led offensively by junior Austin Murr, who went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI.
» Freshman Sam Highfill led the Wolf Pack pitching staff, throwing 6.2 shutout innings.
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