Hokie Club
BLACKSBURG, Va. --The Virginia Tech Hokies struggled on Friday, falling to the Virginia Cavaliers by final score of 18-1.
Senior Peyton Alford (1-4) got the ball to start for Virginia Tech (22-16, 15-13) and took the loss.
In the batter's box, the Hokies were led by freshman Tanner Schobel, who went 2-for-4 on the day. Senior Tanner Thomas furnished a standout performance as well, going 2-for-3.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the fourth inning. Schobel came across to score the lone run of the inning for Virginia Tech and get them on the board. The Hokies were unable to hold the lead, as Virginia scored 18 times over the remaining five innings to grab the 18-1 win.
GAME NOTES
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed one run across.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 53 Virginia hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and 13 fly balls while striking out eight.
» Schobel led the Hokies at the plate, going 2-for-4.
» Virginia was led offensively by freshman Kyle Teel, who went 2-for-6 with a double, a home run and four RBIs.
» Senior Andrew Abbott led the Cavaliers pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.
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