CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. --The Virginia Tech Hokies fell 10-9 in a 13-inning marathon matchup to the No. 18 Virginia Cavaliers Saturday.
Senior David Shoemaker (3-4) took the loss on the mound for Virginia Tech (32-20, 14-16). Senior Matthew Siverling was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going three shutout innings while allowing two hits, walking none and striking out three.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning.
The Cavaliers failed to push any runs across before the Hokies offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning. The Virginia Tech offense exploded for four runs, highlighted by a two-run double off the bat of senior Eddie Micheletti, which brought the Hokies lead to 7-0.
Virginia fired back to even the ballgame at seven before Virginia Tech reclaimed an 8-7 advantage in the eighth inning. The Hokies scored once on an RBI single off the bat of sophomore Clay Grady.
The Cavaliers then evened up the game at eight before Virginia Tech fought back to retake their advantage in the thirteenth inning. Junior Carson DeMartini crossed home plate with the lone run of the inning for the Hokies, bringing the score to 9-8 in favor of Virginia Tech. The Hokies were unable to hold the lead, as Virginia scored two times in the bottom half of the thirteenth to grab the 10-9 win.
GAME NOTES
» The Hokies got three-hit games from both Grady and senior Ben Watson.
» Micheletti drove in four runs for the Hokies.
» Hokies pitchers combined to strike out 13 Virginia hitters.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed four runs across.
» Four Virginia Tech hitters had multiple base knocks in the ballgame.
» Virginia Tech left 12 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Virginia Tech turned four double plays in the ballgame.
» Virginia Tech went 6-for-17 (.353) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers limited Virginia to just 2-for-16 (.125) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 61 Virginia hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out 13.
» The Hokies drew nine walks from Virginia pitching.
» Micheletti led the Hokies at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a double and four RBI.
» Virginia was led offensively by freshman Henry Ford, who went 4-for-6 with a home run and three RBI.
» Senior Angelo Tonas led the Cavaliers pitching staff, throwing two scoreless innings.
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