LYNCHBURG, Va. --Freshman Garrett Michel racked up five RBIs to help power the Virginia Tech Hokies over the Liberty Flames 14-1 on Wednesday.
Senior Jonah Hurney (3-1) got the win for Virginia Tech (29-16). The southpaw went 2.1 shutout innings, giving up one hit. Freshman Andrew Sentlinger also pitched well, going 1.2 shutout innings without allowing a hit, walking none and striking out three.
Michel went 2-for-4 with a home run in addition to his five RBIs for the Hokies. Freshman Brody Donay compiled a standout day at the plate as well, going 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI. Junior Jack Hurley also contributed for Virginia Tech, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a home run, a walk and three RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with two runs in the top of the first inning. Virginia Tech plated two runs when Hurley left the yard with junior Carson Jones aboard.
The Hokies then held the Flames scoreless before getting back on the board the very next inning.
The Virginia Tech offense exploded for four runs, highlighted by a three-run home run off the bat of Michel, which brought the score to 6-0 in favor of the Hokies.
Virginia Tech kept Liberty without a run before building their lead to 13-0 the following inning.
The Hokies bats heated up in the inning, scoring seven runs, including a grand slam off the bat of Donay.
Virginia Tech held the Flames without a run before building on their lead in the sixth inning.
The Hokies scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Michel, bringing the Virginia Tech advantage to 14-0. Liberty put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but the Hokies still coasted to the 14-1 win.
GAME NOTES
» Michel and Donay drove in at least four runs for Virginia Tech.
» Every Virginia Tech starter reached base safely in the win.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed seven runs across.
» Virginia Tech grabbed a 2-0 lead in the top half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» Virginia Tech hitters hit three home runs in the ballgame.
» The Hokies out-hit the Flames at an 11-3 clip.
» Virginia Tech went 6-for-11 (.545) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers limited Liberty to just 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 28 Liberty hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and five fly balls while striking out six.
» The Hokies drew six walks from Liberty pitching.
» Michel led the Hokies at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI.
» Liberty was led offensively by freshman Brayden Horton, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and an RBI.
» Sophomore Nick Willard led the Flames pitching staff, throwing two innings of one-run ball.
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