Hero Tech’s comeback ends in heartbreak against the No. 16 Tigers

Blacksburg, Va. —The Virginia Tech Hokies rallied and scored four runs in the ninth inning, but a late-game rally fell short, falling 9-8 to the No. 16 Clemson Tigers on Saturday.

second Brady Kirtner (1-1) took the loss on the mound to Virginia Tech (29-18, 11-14). Jr Henry Weicker He was a bright spot in the bullpen, going 4.1 shutout innings, allowing three hits, walking one and striking out two.

second Carson DeMartini He led the way offensively for the Hokies, going 3-for-3 in the ballgame with a double, a home run, two walks and an RBI. High Chris Cannizzaro He also delivered an impressive performance at the dish, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Hot man Garrett Mitchell He also chipped in, going 2-for-5 for Virginia Tech with a home run and an RBI.

How did it happen?

The Hokies put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the second inning. DeMartini put Virginia Tech on the board with sophomore Austin Gordon leading the rush.

The Tigers then rallied to score four runs to take a 4-1 lead before the Hokies got back on the board in the fourth. Virginia Tech picked up two runs with a single out of the second base. Christian Martin Brought home junior Jack Harley And DeMartini brought the score to 4-3 Tigers.

Virginia Tech kept the Tigers off the scoreboard before rallying to tie it at four in the sixth. The Hokies scored once on an RBI single in the first at bat. Brody Donny.

The Tigers broke the tie and took the lead heading into the ninth when Virginia Tech got back on the board. The Hokies left the yard twice en route to scoring four runs, bringing the score to 9-8 Clemson. The Hokies were never able to get any closer as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

Game notes
» DeMartini led the Hokies with three base hits in the game.
» Virginia Tech’s power output was led by DeMartini, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Every Hokies starter reached a safety in the loss.
» Virginia Tech’s top score was the ninth, pushing in four runs.
» Four Virginia Tech hitters had multiple base hits in the ballgame.
» The Hokies took the Clemson pitcher three times deep on Saturday.
» Virginia Tech batters had 15 total hits in the game.
» The Hokies edged the Tigers 15-13.
» Virginia Tech is 4-for-10 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech’s pitchers faced 45 Clemson batters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out seven.
» The Hokies drew four walks from Clemson pitching.
» DeMartini led the Hokies at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double, home run and RBI.
» Clemson was led offensively by junior Blake Wright, who went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI.

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