Jackets Drop Heartbreaker to No. 2 Louisville

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Regardless of frigid temperatures, Georgia Tech baseball fought again from a 5-0 deficit to take a 7-5 lead within the seventh, however couldn’t maintain on because it fell 8-7 to No. 2 Louisville on Friday night time at Jim Patterson Stadium.

The Yellow Jackets (13-5, 2-2 ACC) have been suffering from three late defensive errors that allowed two unearned runs to attain after the seventh inning, in the end permitting the second-ranked Cardinals (16-1, 1-0 ACC) again into the sport.

After 5 runs scored in 5 innings in opposition to starter RHP Dawson Brown, the bullpen mixture of LHP Joseph Mannelly, RHP Ben King and RHP Terry Busse surrendered only one earned run on two hits with 5 strikeouts to shut the sport.

Busse (0-1) had his first runs cross in opposition to him (only one earned) as he obtained his first shedding resolution.

On the plate, Jack Rubenstein and Jadyn Jackson led the way in which two hits and two RBI apiece. Drew Compton additionally had two hits to drive in a run, whereas Angelo Dispigna went 2-for-4 as effectively.

Louisville was led by Jack Payton, who went 3-for-6. LHP Tate Kuehner (1-0) obtained the win, pitching simply 0.2 hitless innings.

Georgia Tech and Louisville will battle in Recreation 2 on Saturday, March 18. First pitch is ready for 1 p.m. and might be broadcast dwell on ACC Community Additional.

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