No. 21/22 Virginia Tech defeated Liberty 7-5

Linkburg, Va. — The No. 21 Virginia Tech Hokies responded with a 5-5 tie in the sixth inning to secure a 7-5 victory over the Flames on Wednesday.

Hot man Lyndsey Green (9-4) picked up the win for Virginia Tech (36-17) from the bullpen. The right-hander went three innings, giving up two runs, zero earned, two hits and four walks. Emma Lemley He started for the Hokies, going four innings and giving up three runs on four hits.

At the plate, the Hokies were driven by Freshman Kylie AldridgeHe went 2-for-3 on the day with a home run and two RBI. Jr Eddie Green He hit his 12th home run of the season and added a walk and an RBI. High Morgan Overaitis He also helped out for Virginia Tech, hitting a two-RBI double that proved to be the game-winner in the top of the seventh.

How did it happen?

Trailing 2-0 after Liberty hit a two-run home run in the first, the Hokies put runs on the board first in the third inning. Green cut the lead with a two-out solo home run off junior Carly Keane.

The Flames extended their lead to 3-1 and tied it in the fifth before the Hokies’ offense got back to work. Virginia Tech scored twice on Aldridge’s two-run homer, tying the score at 3-3.

Virginia Tech tied the game at five, and Liberty broke through to take a 5-3 lead into the sixth. Jr Madison Hanson A run-scoring single highlighted the two-run outing in the frame for the Hokies. Rachel Castin He also added a sacrifice fly for RBI.

The game remained tied until the next inning when Virginia Tech scored the winning runs. The Hokies pushed Green and the junior home with two runs off the bat of Overitis. Emma RitterBringing the score to 7-5 in favor of Virginia Tech. Gray and the defense closed out the win and the game remained 7-5 for the rest of the game.

Game notes

» Every Virginia Tech starter reached base with a hit
» The Hokies beat the Lady Flames at a 10-6 clip.
» Virginia Tech pitchers limited Liberty to 1-for-7 (.143) with runners in scoring position.
» Aldridge led the Hokies at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.

The Hokies will now set their sights on the ACC tournament starting May 10 in South Bend, Ind.