BLACKSBURG, Va. --Senior Ben Watson racked up four hits to help power the Virginia Tech Hokies over the Rhode Island Rams 18-3 on Friday.
Freshman Brett Renfrow (2-0) got the win for Virginia Tech (3-2). The right-hander went five innings, giving up three runs, all of them earned, on five hits, allowing two walks and striking out five. Senior Grant Manning also pitched well, going two shutout innings while allowing one hit, walking none and striking out three.
In addition to his four hits, Watson had two doubles, a triple, a home run and seven RBI to lead the Hokies. Sophomore Henry Cooke compiled a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-1 with a home run, three walks and two RBI. Junior Carson DeMartini also chipped in for Virginia Tech, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding a home run, a walk and an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies scored in seven different innings on the way to the win. Virginia Tech broke a 1-1 tie and took the lead for good at 4-1 in the first inning on Watson's bases-clearing double.
GAME NOTES
» Watson racked up four hits on the day for Virginia Tech.
» Renfrow struck out five Rams hitters.
» Virginia Tech got a fantastic power hitting day from Watson, who reached safely with four extra base hits.
» Watson drove in seven runs for Virginia Tech.
» Every Virginia Tech starter reached base safely in the win.
» The Virginia Tech pitching staff combined to strike out 12 Rhode Island hitters.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed six runs across.
» Virginia Tech grabbed a 6-1 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» Six Hokies had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» Virginia Tech hitters hit three dingers in the ballgame.
» The Hokies had a total of 19 hits.
» The Hokies out-hit the Rams at a 19-6 clip.
» Virginia Tech went 9-for-26 (.346) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 36 Rhode Island hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out 12.
» The Hokies drew 10 walks from Rhode Island pitching.
» Watson led the Hokies at the plate, going 4-for-6 with two doubles, a triple, a home run and seven RBI.
» Rhode Island was led offensively by senior DJ Perron, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
» Freshman Joe Sabbath led the Rams pitching staff, throwing one inning of two-run ball.
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