RADFORD, Va. — Behind an eight-run fifth inning, the Virginia Tech Hokies took down the Radford baseball team 13-8 on Wednesday evening in front of 571 fans at Carter Memorial Stadium.
Both teams struck in the first inning, as Hokies' shortshop Tanner Schobel recorded an RBI single in the first to give the visitors a 1-0 lead. The Highlanders (12-24) then responded with a run-scoring single from third baseman
Bradlee Preap, as shortshop
David Bryant came home to tie the game.
After a pair of Tech runs in the third inning, Radford took the lead for the first time in the fourth, when center fielder
Cameron Pittman checked in with an RBI single. Pittman had another productive day at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a walk.
Right fielder
Avery Spencer followed that up with a two-run single to give the Highlanders a 4-3 advantage. Second baseman
Ty Dooley also drove in a run on a well-placed single to shortshop. It was part of a four-run inning for the home team.
However, Virginia Tech (25-9) took control from their, bursting out for eight runs in the fifth. The barrage was highlighted by a two-run double from Carson DeMartini, and a three-run homer off the bat of Schobel, who recorded five RBI on the night.
Henry Weycker (4-1) earned the victory for the Hokies, pitching three scoreless innings with two strikeouts.
Derek Domecq (1-3) took the losing decision for Radford, as he was tagged for three runs across two innings of work.
NOTABLE STATS
- Both teams used eight pitchers in the four-hour, 12-minute affair.
- With a pair of hits, Spencer extended his hitting streak to eight games.
- Radford starter John Holobetz allowed one run over two innings.
UP NEXT
The Highlanders return to Big South play as they welcome UNC Asheville to the New River City this weekend. First pitch for Friday is scheduled for 6 p.m., and will be streamed on ESPN+.
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