MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Sophomore Carson DeMartini went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI, but the No. 14 Virginia Tech Hokies still came up short on Friday, and suffered defeat at the hands of College of Charleston by a final of 5-2.
Senior Jonah Hurney (0-1) came out of the bullpen for Virginia Tech (0-1) and took the loss. Junior Griffin Green was a bright spot for the Hokies, starting the ballgame and throwing 4.2 innings, giving up one run on two hits, with three walks and five strikeouts.
Offensively, the Hokies were paced by DeMartini, who went 1-for-4 on the day with a double and an RBI. Junior Carson Jones put together a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-4 with an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies were trailing 1-0 in the sixth inning when they first put runs on the board. Virginia Tech plated two runs off of Charleston (SC) pitching, one of which was driven in on a run-scoring double off the bat of DeMartini. The Hokies were unable to hold the lead, as Charleston (SC) scored four times over the remaining three innings to grab the 5-2 win.
GAME NOTES
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Virginia Tech pitchers limited Charleston (SC) to just 1-for-7 (.143) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 34 Charleston (SC) hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and six fly balls while striking out nine.
» The Hokies drew five walks from Charleston (SC) pitching.
» DeMartini led the Hokies at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
» Charleston (SC) was led offensively by junior Khyree Miller, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
» Senior Ty Good led the Cougars pitching staff, throwing five shutout innings.
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