The Flats – Georgia Tech baseball scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat No. 9 Duke, 8-6, in a late lockdown pitching game Sunday afternoon at McNeese Baseball Field at Russ Chandler Stadium.
The Yellow Jackets (30-19, 14-13 ACC) are off to a sensational start from freshman running back H.P. Tate McKeepitched 6.1 innings, the longest of his career, allowing just three runs on four hits (two of which came in the seventh inning) and tied a career high with nine strikeouts.
Tech held a 2-1 lead thanks to an RBI in the fifth inning. bobby zmarzulak and Drew Burress. And in the 6th time, peyton green and cam jones He extended his lead by hitting consecutive home runs.
However, the ninth-place Blue Devils (34-16, 15-12 ACC) did not sit still and took the lead with a three-run homer and a two-run homer in the seventh inning, making it 6-4.
But Tech was determined, got runners out and let the batters do the work. John Giesler The drive pulled them within one run on a sac fly before cam jones He hit a game-winning two-run hit into the left field seats.In his first at-bat of the day, the freshman Carson Curse He went ahead in the 7th inning and added another run with a 3-2 pitch to the left side.
The Jackets then turned to RHP. Brett Thomas and RHP dawson brown close. Thomas got the first two outs of the eighth inning, and Brown pitched 1.1 scoreless innings, earning his third save of the season. RHP Riley Stanford (2-0) and won the final game from the 7th inning.
For Duke University, Alex Stone had 2 hits in 5 at bats and hit a home run. RHP Jackson Emmus (0-1) did not record an out and surrendered three runs on one hit in the loss.
Georgia Tech is preparing for its final home game of the regular season against Mercer on Tuesday, May 14th. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.
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Post-game press conference (Coach Hall, Tate McKee)
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Down Goes No.9 Duke!!!
The Jackets won the rubber match on Sunday 8-6 and won the series!#WreckHavoc X #StingM pic.twitter.com/1CGx0kiH3E
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
.@tatemckee1 It was a deal!
💪 6.1 IP
💪 9K#WreckHavoc X #StingM pic.twitter.com/wKOsEKsxBA— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
Sixth ACC Series victory. @tatemckee1 and @DBrown3527 Along with a big outing today! #Mojax https://t.co/yAjHv2PpPs
— Matt Taylor (@MaTaylor24) May 12, 2024
🚨 Upset 🚨@GTBaseball They upset 9th place Duke in the series with 2 wins and 1 loss.#NCAABaseball pic.twitter.com/mSiwKmThpH
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) May 12, 2024
Georgia Tech defeated Duke University 8-6 for a huge series victory. Cam Jones went 2-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBIs, Peyton Green went 2-3 with 2B and 1 HR, and Drew Burress went 1-3 with 1 RBI.
Dawson Brown closed the door with 1.1 shutout innings. https://t.co/nfwfMMOVE5
— Peter Flaherty III (@PeterGFlaherty) May 12, 2024
With the big win over No. 9 Duke, head coach Danny Hall reached the 1,200-win milestone at Georgia Tech.#WreckHavoc X #StingM pic.twitter.com/DFkez7fhfZ
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
Big Time Series Winner!! #StingM https://t.co/GuWxyRz2aQ
— John Palumbo (@jonpalumbo) May 12, 2024
can i help you
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— ACC only decreases (@FQACC) May 12, 2024
Elite hitter, elite defender 🔒⬇️@drew_burres08 | #WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/DHoy8h1J4y
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
Cam Jones! ! ! Tech regains the lead!!@c_jones30 | #heart jacket pic.twitter.com/KKcUrLLQjm
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
continue! ! @c_jones30 An explosion is followed by another explosion into left field!#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/I9L5CGi7aG
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
Peyton Green!! @PaytonG08 Hit this ball into the left field seats and extend your lead!#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/ec31qvhvsm
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
Deelin!new student @tatemckee1 He had 8 strikeouts in 6 career innings 💪 pic.twitter.com/96Zx1b2aLy
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
Deelin!new student @tatemckee1 He had 8 strikeouts in 6 career innings 💪 pic.twitter.com/96Zx1b2aLy
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
I got it! @Tatemckee1 I got a strikeout on the side and had 5 RBIs today 😤 pic.twitter.com/sF0iJm47CH
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
Bobby Z! He hits a single into the left field seats and the Jackets take the lead!#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/8x4z6ZxjXT
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
Great play by Got It!! @BecchettiMike and @c_jones30 Make a lineout double play and get out of the predicament! pic.twitter.com/9oahTlP1uz
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
I am excited to honor our seniors for all they have given to our program today before the game!#seniorday X #StingM pic.twitter.com/yfWXAKfhNW
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 12, 2024
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