North Carolina
No. 11/13 Virginia Tech falls to North Carolina 4-0 – Virginia Tech Athletics
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18-5
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Winner
9-14
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| Staff | R | H | E |
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0 | 3 | 1 |
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4 | 10 | 1 |
W: Lilli Backes (4-6)
L: Grein, Lyndsey (5-2)
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The No. 11/13 Virginia Tech Hokies weren’t in a position to document a run in opposition to North Carolina pitcher sophomore Lilli Backes on Saturday and have been shut out 4-0 by the Tar Heels.
Freshman Lyndsey Grein (5-2) began and took the loss within the circle for Virginia Tech (18-5, 4-1). She struck out three in six innings pitched.
On the plate, the Hokies have been paced by junior Emma Ritter, who went 1-for-3 on the day. Addy Greene and Grace Chavez additionally added hits for the Hokies.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Tar Heels scored two runs within the fourth off a two-run house run. They added to their benefit within the sixth, including two extra. The most effective alternative for the Hokies to push a run throughout was within the high of the fifth inning when Emma Ritter knocked a single however Teagan Thrunk was thrown out at house on the play.
GAME NOTES
» Grein confronted 30 North Carolina hitters within the recreation, permitting 5 floor balls and 9 fly balls whereas putting out three.
» Ritter led the Hokies on the plate, going 1-for-3.
» North Carolina was led offensively by senior Kiersten Licea, who went 2-for-3 with a double, a house run and two RBI.
» Backes led the Tar Heels pitching workers, throwing seven scoreless innings.
The Hokies shut out their collection with the Tar Heels with recreation three at 6PM.