![]() » Kentucky was led offensively by sophomore Erin Coffel, who went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBI. » Virginia Tech pitchers limited Kentucky to just 1-for-8 (.125) with runners in scoring position. Kentucky put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Virginia Tech still held on for the 5-4 win. Virginia Tech scored three runs, all of them coming on a three-run homer off the bat of Lawter, scoring senior Darby Trull and freshman Jenna Pearson, which brought the Hokies lead to 5-3. Dave Knachel, Virginia Tech Virginia Tech. ![]() The Wildcats broke the tie and re-took the lead heading into the fifth inning, when the Hokies got back on the scoreboard. Virginia Tech will start Keely Rochard three times in a four-game series, and she is often even better on a Sunday than she is on a Friday. Virginia Tech plated two runs when Bailey left the yard with sophomore Emma Ritter aboard. Trailing 2-0, the Hokies first put runs on the board in the first inning. Senior Mackenzie Lawter put together a standout effort as well, going 1-for-2 with a go-ahead home run and three RBI go give the Hokies enought cushion for the win. Junior Jayme Bailey led the way offensively for the Hokies, going 2-for-3 in the ballgame with a home run and two RBI. The right-hander went 3.1 innings, giving up one run on two hits, allowing one walk and striking out three. Senior Keely Rochard (25-3) got the win out of the bullpen for Virginia Tech (45-8). VT’s ace pitcher, Keely Rochard, was replaced by freshmen Emma Lemley, during the third inning, after Florida was up 6-0. ![]() ![]() For more information on the Blacksburg Super Regional. Virginia Tech had an uncharacteristic three errors, on the day. 14 Florida (46-16) this weekend, following the Gators going 3-0 in Gainesville and outscoring their opponents 28-2. It marked the second season in a row the Hokies (37-19) have made it to super regionals, but the first time ever hosting one. 3 Virginia Tech softball had to win three games in 24 hours to advance to super regionals, and the team with no quit accomplished the feat, getting its final victory over Kentucky Sunday evening by a score of 5-4 at Tech Softball Park. ![]()
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