No. 16/12 Virginia Tech defeats Longwood 8-4 thanks to Lemley's 10 strikeouts.

Game 1 | No. 12 Virginia Tech 8, Longwood 4

FARMVILLE, VA —junior Emma Lemley He mowed down people on Tuesday, mowing down 10 Longwood batters in four innings and helping the 16/12 Virginia Tech Hokies defeat the Lancers, 8-4.

Lemley pitched four shutout innings for Virginia Tech (22-4-1) with 10 strikeouts, one hit, no runs, and one walk.

how did it happen

The Hokies trailed 3-0 in the third inning, but were the first to score. Virginia Tech's offense started to pick up steam, scoring five runs, including a three-run home run off the bat of the junior. Bre Peck.

The Hokies then lost some of their lead, increasing it in the fourth inning after the Lancers cut the lead to 5-4.Virginia Tech had an RBI and scored one run in the sophomore's at-bat. kylie aldridgethe score was now 6-4 in favor of the Hokies.

Virginia Tech held Longwood scoreless and built an 8-4 lead into the seventh inning.Hokies get back-to-back scoring doubles from junior Cori McMillan and a new student Michelle Chatfield To pick up a few runs. The score remained 8-4 for the rest of the game, giving Virginia Tech an easy win.

game memo

» Lemley struck out 10 Lancers batters.
» Virginia Tech's pitching staff worked together to strike out 16 Longwood batters.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the third when they pushed five runs.
» The Hokies defeated the Lancers 11-7.
» Virginia Tech went 6-for-13 (.462) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 32 Longwood batters in the game and allowed four ground balls and one fly ball, but had 16 strikeouts.
» Peck led the Hokies at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs.
» Longwood was led offensively by senior Lauren Taylor, who went 1-for-2 with two RBIs.
» Junior Aaron Barton led the Lancers' pitching staff, pitching one scoreless inning.

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