Hokie ClubTEMPE, AZ --Sophomore Lyndsey Grein had everything working on Friday, punching out 10 BYU hitters over 6.1 innings of work to help propel the No. 21/17 Virginia Tech Hokies past the Cougars 2-1.
In addition to her 10 strikeouts, Grein (2-0) tossed 6.1 innings, giving up one run on three hits and walking one for Virginia Tech (5-0-1).
Offensively, the Hokies were paced by freshman Michelle Chatfield, who went 1-for-2 on the day with an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies were trailing 1-0 in the fifth inning when they first put runs on the board. Rachel Castine reached second base due to an error committed by the shortstop. Subsequently, Chatfield delivered a single down the left field, allowing Castine to cross home plate. Following this, Lyla Blackwell, who entered as a pinch runner for Chatfield, successfully stole second base and advanced to third on a ground ball hit by Kylie Aldridge. Blackwell then scored the second run of the game for the Hokies as a result of a passed ball. The score remained 2-1 for the rest of the game, as the Hokies held on for the win.
GAME NOTES
» Grein struck out 10 Cougars hitters.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 26 BYU hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out 11.
» Chatfield led the Hokies at the plate, going 1-for-2 with an RBI.
» BYU was led offensively by senior Maddie Bejarano, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
» Sophomore Kaysen Korth led the Cougars pitching staff, throwing three scoreless innings.
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