CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. --Junior Emma Lemley was dealing on Tuesday, throwing a two-hit shutout to lead the No. 15/16 Virginia Tech Hokies over the Virginia Cavaliers 6-0.
The win gives the Hokies a half a point in the Commonwealth Clash, presented by Smithfield. The score for the Commonwealth Clash currently is 9 - 6.5 Virginia. For more information, visit hokiesports.com/clash.
Lemley (9-4) went the distance for Virginia Tech (32-9-1), giving up two hits, walking two and striking out eight.
Offensively, the Hokies were led by junior Bre Peck, who went 3-for-4 on the day with a home run and an RBI. Senior Addy Greene compiled a noteworthy performance as well, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Junior Cori McMillan also contributed for Virginia Tech, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding a home run and an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies took the lead for good in the second, scoring for the first time in the inning. Virginia Tech's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a two-run double off the bat of Greene.
The Hokies also added runs in the third inning when they scored four times.
GAME NOTES
» Lemley tossed a two-hit shutout for the Hokies.
» Peck picked up three hits in the game for Virginia Tech.
» Lemley struck out eight Cavaliers hitters.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed four runs across.
» The Hokies had control of the rest of the game after jumping ahead of the Cavaliers 4-0 in the top of the second.
» The Hokies out-hit the Cavaliers at a 9-2 clip.
» The Hokies got two hits in four at-bats with the bases loaded.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 25 Virginia hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out eight.
» Peck led the Hokies at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.
» Virginia was led offensively by sophomore Jade Hylton, who went 1-for-3.
» Senior Madison Harris led the Cavaliers pitching staff, throwing six innings of three-run ball.
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