Hokie ClubWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Flipping the score in its favor with a pair of home run swings midway through Friday's affair, the Virginia Tech baseball team showed life against No. 1 Wake Forest, though ultimately came up short, 7-5, at David F. Couch Ballpark.
Despite Friday's defeat, Virginia Tech (29-21, 11-17 ACC) managed to clinch its third consecutive ACC Baseball Championship berth due to Louisville's 7-4 loss against Florida State. The Hokies will learn on Saturday evening their pool placement and game schedule in next week's conference tournament, taking place this year at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, North Carolina.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 2-0, the Hokies first put runs on the board in the fourth inning. Virginia Tech scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run homer from Donay.
The Demon Deacons failed to push any runs across before the Hokies offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. Virginia Tech scored twice on Hurley's two-run homer, which brought the Hokies lead to 5-2. The Hokies were unable to hold the lead, as Wake Forest scored five times over the remaining four innings to grab the 7-5 win.
GAME NOTES
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 39 Wake Forest hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and five fly balls while striking out eight.
» Hurley led the Hokies at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
» Wake Forest was led offensively by sophomore Tommy Hawke, who went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI.
» Senior Cole Roland led the Demon Deacons pitching staff, throwing two scoreless innings.