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Finley, Giesler Mash Georgia Tech Past GWU

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THE FLATS – Jackson Finley blasted two home runs and John Giesler added a third to drive in a combined eight runs and power Georgia Tech baseball to its third-straight win as it downed Gardner-Webb, 15-5, on Friday night at Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium.

The Yellow Jackets (24-18) scored eight runs in the first three innings, also getting a solo home run from Stephen Reid and multi-hit performances out of Drew Compton (one RBI) and Jadyn Jackson. Kristian Campbell also drove in two runs on the night and Jack Rubenstein tripled. Tech finished with six more runs over the seventh and eighth innings to finish the Runnin’ Bulldogs (24-18) off.

On the mound, RHP Luke Schmolke scuffled in the first two innings, giving up three runs, but settled down to give Tech length, going 4.0 innings and striking out six, putting up zeroes in the third and fourth inning. RHP Ben King (4-0) then earned his fourth win of the season, tossing 2.2 innings of two-hit, two-strikeout ball, surrendering only a solo home run.

LHP Joseph Mannelly, RHP Jackson Vaughan and LHP Noah Samol combined for the remaining 1.1 innings of work to close as just one additional run crossed. Tech pitchers punched out 10 batters on the night and held Gardner-Webb to 2-for-16 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-11 with two outs.

GWU was led by Bo Rusher III, who finished 2-for-3 with a two-run homer. LHP Tyler Switalski (7-3) took just his third loss of the season, surrendering nine runs on nine hits in just 3.0 innings.

Georgia Tech continues the non-conference weekend series against Gardner-Webb on Saturday, April 29. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.

Postgame Notes:

  • In his last six games — in which Georgia Tech is 4-2 — John Giesler has hit .524 for 11 hits, four doubles, a triple and three home runs for 10 RBI. He’s slugging 1.238 with a .600 on-base percentage, getting hit once and drawing three walks. He’s hitting .417 in his last 10 games.

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