THE FLATS – No. 12 Georgia Tech baseball poured on five runs in the top of the fourth, but three errors ultimately led to seven runs (only four earned) for NC State and Tech fell 8-6 on Friday night at Doak Field.
The Yellow Jackets (16-7, 4-3 ACC) jumped out to a 6-1 lead thanks largely to a four-hit, three-RBI night from Andrew Jenkins that featured two doubles and a home run. Tres Gonzalez and Jack Rubenstein also drove in runs. Also finishing with two hits on the night was Kevin Parada and Colin Hall.
On the mound, starter RHP Chance Huff started strong, allowing just a solo home run through three before surrendering three hits and two walks in the critical fourth inning. RHP Aeden Finateri (0-1) pitched three innings in relief, surrendering only three hits for two unearned runs, striking out five. RHP Zach Maxwell then dealt two no-hit innings to close, punching out five himself to just one walk.
The Wolfpack (13-8, 2-4 ACC) was led by Devonte Brown, who finished 3-for-5 with three RBI off a double and home run. Starter RHP Sam Highfill only made it 4.0 innings, allowing six runs on eight hits before RHP Logan Adams (2-0) pitched 3.0 innings of three-hit ball to get the win. LHP Chris Villaman got the save.
The Yellow Jackets will look to even the series against NC State on Saturday, March 26. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. and will be nationally broadcast on ACC Network.
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T2 | Outstanding 👀 by @jruby14 draws the walk RBI and Jackets strike first
Tech leads 1-0 pic.twitter.com/LC9tOooiPO
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 25, 2022
Man has a cannon 💪@Drew2Compton | #WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/R6wgzpZFbT
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 25, 2022
T3 | Stay hot, kid! Jenkins crushes a 1-out double to start Tech off#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/Ug0c1ZCunz
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 25, 2022
Got a guy!@stephennreid | #WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/8rqMUt6w7p
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 25, 2022
T4 | WILD PITCH! Colin Hall takes home with 2 outs in the fourth!
Jackets lead 2-1 pic.twitter.com/diLy6uhMJf
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 25, 2022
T4 | @tresgonzalez406 continues to drive in runs, bringing home @jruby14 with two outs!#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/HWR01TLCGp
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 25, 2022
ANDREW JENKINS STAY HOT!!!
3-RUN 💣 MY GOODNESS#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/QunxpnaBfr
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 25, 2022
Andrew Jenkins with a little Michael Jordan shrug after ripping a 3-run homer to left, capping a 5-run 4th inning for @GTBaseball. Jackets suddenly in command, leading NC State 6-1. pic.twitter.com/lZTpr8SRiz
— Aaron Fitt (@aaronfitt) March 25, 2022
Really like Zach Maxwell back in this bullpen role for @GTBaseball – he just worked an utterly overpowering 1-2-3 7th, striking out the side in order on 99 mph heat, 96 heat and 97 heat. Riding life, elite spin in the 2600s. Pure filth. pic.twitter.com/z4wspxNnKA
— Aaron Fitt (@aaronfitt) March 26, 2022
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