Hokie ClubCOLUMBIA, S.C. -- Senior Keely Rochard was dealing on Friday afternoon, throwing a three-hit shutout to lead the No. 7 Virginia Tech Hokies over the Ohio State Buckeyes 1-0.
Rochard (5-1) went the distance for Virginia Tech (9-2), giving up three hits, walking none and striking out 17. She had a perfect game heading into the bottom of the seventh inning.
Senior Mackenzie Lawter led the way offensively for the Hokies, with a double and an RBI. Sophomore Cameron Fagan compiled a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 and scoring the game-winning run.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies took the lead for good in the ninth, scoring for the first and only time in the inning. Virginia Tech got on the board thanks to Lawter's RBI double with two outs. Rochard worked out of a jam in the bottom of the ninth with a ground out to end the game with runners on second and third.
GAME NOTES
» Rochard tossed a three-hit shutout for the Hokies.
» Rochard struck out 17 Ohio State hitters.
» The Hokies out-hit the Buckeyes at a 4-3 clip.
» Rochard faced 30 Ohio State hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and six fly balls while striking out 17.
» Lawter led the Hokies at the plate, going with a double and an RBI.