BLACKSBURG – The No. 21/24 Virginia Tech softball team is set to play its final regular season ACC series at home this weekend, hosting the No. 6 Clemson Tigers. All three games will be streamed on ACCNX. Friday's game one will now begin at 4 p.m. due to incoming weather in the Blacksburg area.
SCHEDULE
Friday, April 28
No. 21/24 Virginia Tech vs. No. 6 Clemson | 4 p.m. | ACCNX
Saturday, April 29
No. 21/24 Virginia Tech vs. No. 6 Clemson | 2 p.m. | ACCNX
Sunday, April 30
No. 21/24 Virginia Tech vs. No. 6 Clemson | Noon | ACCNX
WEEKEND EVENTS
Fans are invited to wear white to Friday's game against the Tigers and can pick up a white shaker on their way into the game to cheer on the Hokies. (Giveaway begins one hour prior to game time). On Saturday, early arriving fans can pick up a Hokies Koozie at the promotions table while supplies last. Following Sunday's game, the Hokies will recognize their 2023 graduating class.
LAST TIME OUT
The Hokies fell to Marshall 2-1 Tuesday afternoon. A two-run home run would be the difference-maker to lead the Thundering Herd over the Hokies. Emma Lemley (19-10) went six innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on five hits and walking one for Virginia Tech (33-16). She struck out nine over her six innings over work. Freshman Kylie Aldridge led the way offensively for the Hokies, going 2-for-3 in the ballgame with a home run and an RBI. A two-run home run from Autumn Owens in the first inning gave Marshall the lead and ultimately the win, although the Hokie outhit Marshall at a 6-5 clip.
TOTAL BASES LEADER
Jayme Bailey is now tied for the lead in career total bases with 408 over her five-year career. She is tied with Megan Evans (2002-05) and is set to break that record this weekend with one more base. Kelsey Bennett isn't far behind Bailey, recording 400 total bases over her five-year career as well. The two seniors should end their Hokie careers in the top two of total bases in Virginia Tech softball history.
UP NEXT
The Hokies will play their final midweek of the season at Liberty next week, taking on the Flames at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in Lynchburg.
