Simonelli throws 10 strikeouts in Virginia Tech's 4-1 loss to Duke

DURHAM, N.C. --Junior Anthony Simonelli was mowing people down on Saturday, striking out 10 Duke hitters over seven innings of work, but it was not enough as the Virginia Tech Hokies lost to the Blue Devils 4-1.

In addition to his 10 strikeouts, Simonelli went seven innings, giving up one run on four hits and walking two for Virginia Tech (27-19, ).

Freshman Tanner Schobel led the way offensively for the Hokies, going 4-for-5 in the ballgame with an RBI. Freshman TJ Rumfield put together a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with a double and a walk. Freshman Gavin Cross also helped out, going 1-for-5 for Virginia Tech with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hokies were trailing 1-0 in the fifth inning when they first put runs on the board. Virginia Tech got an RBI single from Schobel, scoring sophomore Nick Biddison from third base. Duke then scored three times over the remaining four innings to break the tie and grab the 4-1 win.

GAME NOTES
» Schobel compiled a four-hit day for the Hokies.
» Simonelli fanned 10 Blue Devils hitters.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed one run across.
» Simonelli put together seven innings of one-run ball for Virginia Tech.
» Virginia Tech left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» The Hokies out-hit the Blue Devils at an 11-8 clip.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 35 Duke hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out 11.
» Schobel led the Hokies at the plate, going 4-for-5 with an RBI.
» Duke was led offensively by senior Joey Loperfido, who went 2-for-4 with a triple.
» Junior Cooper Stinson led the Blue Devils pitching staff, throwing six innings of one-run ball.

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