Hokie ClubATHENS, Ga. --Sophomore Cassie Grizzard was dealing on Friday, tossing a three-hit shutout to lead the No. 21 Virginia Tech Hokies past the Radford Highlanders 8-0.
Grizzard (4-0) went the distance for Virginia Tech (9-2-1), giving up three hits, walking four and striking out seven.
At the plate, the Hokies were paced by junior Cori McMillan, who went 2-for-3 on the day with two home runs, a walk and four RBI. Junior Bre Peck compiled a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and an RBI. Freshman Emily LeGette also helped out for Virginia Tech, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies took the lead for good in the second, scoring for the first time in the inning. McMillan put Virginia Tech on the board with a leadoff home run off freshman Morgan Cooper.
The Hokies then tacked on runs in the third, fourth, and sixth innings, with their biggest output coming in the third when they scored five times. The big hit in that inning was a three-run home run off the bat of McMillan.
GAME NOTES
» Grizzard tossed a three-hit shutout for the Hokies.
» The Hokies got two home runs off the bat of McMillan.
» Grizzard struck out seven Highlanders hitters.
» The Hokies power output was led by McMillan, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» McMillan drove in four runs for Virginia Tech.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed five runs across.
» The Hokies had control of the rest of the game after jumping ahead of the Highlanders 1-0 in the top of the second.
» Virginia Tech hitters hit three homers in the ballgame.
» The Hokies out-hit the Highlanders at a 10-3 clip.
» Virginia Tech went 4-for-12 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 25 Radford hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and four fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Hokies drew seven walks from Radford pitching.
» McMillan led the Hokies at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI.
» Radford was led offensively by sophomore Lexie Roberts, who went 2-for-3.
» Sophomore Natalie Jones led the Highlanders pitching staff, throwing two innings of one-run ball.
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