No. 15/16 Virginia Tech scores 12 runs in the fifth to secure sweep against Boston CollegeNo. 15/16 Virginia Tech scores 12 runs in the fifth to secure sweep against Boston College
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No. 15/16 Virginia Tech scores 12 runs in the fifth to secure sweep against Boston College

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BLACKSBURG, Va. --Sophomore Lyndsey Grein was dominant on Sunday, striking out 10 Boston College hitters over five innings of work to help lead the No. 15/16 Virginia Tech Hokies over the Eagles 13-4.

In addition to her 10 strikeouts, Grein (9-3) tossed five innings, giving up four runs, all of them earned, on six hits and walking one for Virginia Tech (31-9-1).

Offensively, the Hokies were led by junior Cori McMillan, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a grand slam, a walk and four RBI. Senior Emma Ritter put together a standout day at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with two RBI. Senior Cameron Fagan also contributed for Virginia Tech, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding two RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hokies were trailing 2-0 in the second inning when they first put runs on the board. Virginia Tech got on the board thanks to sophomore Kylie Aldridge's RBI double with two outs.

Boston College extended their lead to 4-1 before Virginia Tech rallied to score 12 times in the bottom half of the fifth to claim victory, walking it off

GAME NOTES

» Grein struck out 10 Eagles hitters.
» 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 12 runs across.
» The Hokies out-hit the Eagles at a 10-6 clip.
» Virginia Tech went 6-for-8 (.750) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers limited Boston College to just 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 23 Boston College hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and one fly balls while striking out 10.
» The Hokies drew six walks from Boston College pitching.
» McMillan led the Hokies at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
» Boston College was led offensively by junior Jordan Stephens, who went 2-for-2 with two home runs and four RBI.

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