GAME 1 | Virginia Tech 9, Notre Dame 1
BLACKSBURG – Junior Cori McMillan collected four RBIs to help power the Virginia Tech Hokies past the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 9-1 on Saturday.
Freshman Emma Mazzarone (4-1) started in the circle and picked up the win for Virginia Tech (14-3-1, ). The lefty went six innings, giving up one run on three hits, allowing two walks and striking out six.
McMillan went 2-for-3 with two doubles and a walk in addition to her four RBIs for the Hokies. Junior Bre Peck put together a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Freshman Michelle Chatfield also chipped in for Virginia Tech, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a home run, a walk and an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies were trailing 1-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Virginia Tech scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-RBI double from McMillan.
The Fighting Irish failed to push any runs across before the Hokies built on their lead in the fifth inning. Virginia Tech hit two home runs in the inning on the way to pushing four runs aross. which brought the Hokies lead to 7-1.
Virginia Tech held Notre Dame scoreless before expanding their lead to 9-1 the following inning. The Hokies pushed two runs across on a two-run double off the bat of McMillan that scored senior Addy Greene and senior Cameron Fagan. The score remained 9-1 for the rest of the game, as Virginia Tech coasted to the win.
GAME NOTES
» Mazzarone struck out six Fighting Irish hitters.
» The Hokies power output was led by McMillan, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» McMillan drove in four runs for Virginia Tech.
» Every Virginia Tech starter reached base safely in the win.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed four runs across.
» The Hokies out-hit the Fighting Irish at a 9-3 clip.
» Virginia Tech went 4-for-8 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 23 Notre Dame hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and four fly balls while striking out six.
» The Hokies drew six walks from Notre Dame pitching.
» McMillan led the Hokies at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and four RBI.
» Notre Dame was led offensively by senior Karina Gaskins, who went 0-for-1.
» Junior Shannon Becker led the Fighting Irish pitching staff, throwing one inning of two-run ball.
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