LOS ANGELES, Calif. --Freshman Emma Mazzarone was dominant on Saturday, fanning nine Grand Canyon hitters over six innings of work, but it was not enough as the Virginia Tech Hokies fell to the Antelopes 4-1.
In addition to her nine strikeouts, Mazzarone (9-3) tossed six innings, giving up four runs, three earned, on five hits and walking four for Virginia Tech (40-14-1).
In the batter's box, the Hokies were paced by freshman Annika Rohs, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a double. Junior Bre Peck put together a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-3.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Trailing 3-0, the Hokies first put runs on the board in the fifth inning. Rohs came across to score the lone run of the inning for Virginia Tech and get them on the board. The Hokies were unable to get any closer, as Grand Canyon added one run to their tally on the way to a 4-1 final.
GAME NOTES
» Mazzarone fanned nine Antelopes hitters.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed one run across.
» The Hokies out-hit the Antelopes at an 8-5 clip.
» Virginia Tech went 2-for-6 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers limited Grand Canyon to just 1-for-6 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 27 Grand Canyon hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and three fly balls while striking out nine.
» Rohs led the Hokies at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
» Grand Canyon was led offensively by senior Katelyn Dunckel, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
» Junior Meghan Golden led the Antelopes pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.
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