BLACKSBURG, Va. --Virginia Tech got contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the No. 16 Hokies put eight runs on the board and defeat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 8-4 Friday.
Sophomore Lyndsey Grein (10-3) started in the circle and picked up the win for Virginia Tech (33-9-1, 15-4). The right-hander went five innings, giving up four runs, all of them earned, on six hits, allowing three walks and striking out three. Freshman Emma Mazzarone also made an impact in the circle for the Hokies, throwing two scoreless innings while allowing one hit, with no walks and one strikeout.
Offensively, the Hokies were led by senior Addy Greene, who went 1-for-4 on the day with a home run and two RBI. Junior Cori McMillan compiled a standout effort as well, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Senior Emma Ritter also helped out for Virginia Tech, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding a double and two RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies got the scoring started early, putting two runs on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless.
Virginia Tech's offense started clicking and put up six runs, including a two-run double off the bat of Ritter and a two-run double from senior Cameron Fagan.
The Yellow Jackets then gained ground, narrowing the lead to 6-4 until the Hokies expanded their advantage in the sixth. Virginia Tech scored twice on McMillan's two-run homer, which brought the score to 8-4 in favor of the Hokies. The score remained 8-4 for the rest of the game, as Virginia Tech coasted to the win.
GAME NOTES
» Every Virginia Tech starter reached base safely in the win.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed six runs across.
» Virginia Tech grabbed a 6-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Hokies out-hit the Yellow Jackets at an 8-7 clip.
» Virginia Tech went 3-for-9 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 29 Georgia Tech hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and four fly balls while striking out four.
» The Hokies drew six walks from Georgia Tech pitching.
» Greene led the Hokies at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
» Georgia Tech was led offensively by sophomore Reese Hunter, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
» Sophomore Jaidyn Studebaker led the Yellow Jackets pitching staff, throwing four innings of two-run ball.
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