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THE FLATS – With bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth, Georgia Tech baseball pinch hitter John Anderson drove a one-out, 1-2 pitch to the top of right-field wall to walk off Virginia Tech, 9-8, on Friday night at Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium.
Prior to Anderson, the No. 7 Yellow Jackets (11-3, 1-0 ACC) got a huge bases-loaded at-bat from Stephen Reid, who worked a six-pitch full count to a walk, driving in Andrew Jenkins to tie the game at eight runs apiece and setting up Anderson’s walkoff.
In total, Georgia Tech put up crooked numbers in three of the final four frames to complete the come-from-behind victory. Reid led the way with a terrific 3-for-4 day, getting a double and three RBI. Tres Gonzalez and Jenkins also finished with two hits, including Jenkins leadoff double in the ninth.
On the mound, the Jackets used four pitchers overall. Starter RHP Chance Huff pitched five innings of one-run ball, before a four-run sixth caused him to exit. RHP Aeden Finateri and LHP Cody Carwile were once again strong over the middle, combining for 2.0 shutout innings before RHP Dawson Brown (1-1) worked the top of the ninth, allowing three runs on three hits, but still getting the decision.
The Hokies (10-2, 0-1 ACC) used a whopping eight pitchers on the day, with LHP Ryan Kennedy (0-1) receiving the loss, giving up two runs on one hit and walking two in just an out of work and six batters faced in the ninth. Cade Hunter led them at the plate with a 2-for-4, five RBI day.
The Yellow Jackets will now avoid adverse weather conditions on Saturday, before returning for the doubleheader conclusion on Sunday, March 13. First pitch of the first game is set for 1 p.m., with the second game taking place approximately 45 minutes after the conclusion of game one. Both games will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra and WREK 91.1 FM.
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B1 | @Drew2Compton brings around Simpson with a base hit and the game is tied 1-1#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/5edWCEOOWa
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STEPHEN REID LASER!@stephennreid | #WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/3zlAwaHQs4
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WILD PITCH!!@t_breezyy10 comes home and ties the game at 5!#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/t0oqzCwYbi
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BIG K FOR FIN!@aeden_finateri | #WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/K5dPQEMw0b
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ANDREW JENKINS! Leadoff double!!#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/Vwrn5Nio0f
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COLIN HALL!
Terrific bunt has runners at the corners, nobody out!#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/hwabG29uZF
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Double play ball, but the run scores and Tech takes the lead 6-5 💪#WreckHavoc
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B8 | Terrific full count 👀 draws the bases loaded walk RBI
Jackets up 7-5@parada_kevin_ | #WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/CN2L8cIeVU
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JOHN ANDERSON WALK OFF TO THE WALL!!!!
TECH WINS TECH WINS TECH WINS!!! pic.twitter.com/mq7zrxKHNu
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