WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – The bats finally came alive to support tremendous pitching on the mound as No. 11 Georgia Tech baseball defeated Wake Forest 8-1 to take the road series on Sunday at David F. Couch Ballpark.
The Yellow Jackets (11-6, 8-4 ACC) got four multi-hit efforts on the day, led by Austin Wilhite, who went 4-for-5 with an RBI in his 200th career game at Georgia Tech. Justyn-Henry Malloy and Brad Grenkoski also recorded three hits on the day with Grenkoski hitting his first career home run and a double for three RBI. Leading Tech off was Luke Waddell, who had two hits and a walk on the day.
On the mound, Tech got another terrific performance with LHP Sam Crawford (2-1) going 6.0 innings and surrendering just a run on four hits. LHP Josiah Siegel then came in and pitched a career-long 3.0 innings for his first career save, punching out five total while giving up no runs.
The Demon Deacons (5-8, 2-6 ACC), RHP Rhett Lowder (0-1) had his pitch count driven up early and made it just 4.1 innings, allowing five runs (three earned) on 10 hits. At the plate, Wake was led by Chris Lanzilli, who finished 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Georgia Tech has the midweek off before staying on the road with a three-game series against Duke on March 26-28. First pitches are scheduled 7 p.m., 7 p.m., and 1 p.m., respectively.
Postgame Notes:
- True freshman Brad Grenkoski made his first career start in center field;
- Grenkoski also hit his first career home run and double;
- Austin Wilhite recorded his third career four-hit game;
- Georgia Tech improved to 8-1 when scoring first;
- Georgia Tech improved to 5-1 on the road this season.
Multimedia:
Head Coach Danny Hall Postgame Interview
Around Social Media
With his start today at second base, Austin Wilhite makes his 200th career appearance as a Yellow Jacket 💪 pic.twitter.com/gEjA7qEXvb
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 21, 2021
Yes, sir, Sam Crawford 😤 pic.twitter.com/e5xarsQ98u
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 21, 2021
T3 | KEVIN PARADA DOUBLE TIME! Runners at second and third! pic.twitter.com/94yeC5BORf
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 21, 2021
T3 | WILHITE! Fires one up the middle and that brings around Compton!
GT 4 // WF 0 pic.twitter.com/VPHW4oNB0P
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 21, 2021
HOWWWW 😱😱😱
JAKE DELEO #SCTop10 SNAG!! pic.twitter.com/ChcNygceMx
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 21, 2021
First career start. First career BOMB!
Brad Grenkoski have a day! pic.twitter.com/KACDvE5GS2
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 21, 2021
Fine day for Sam Crawford
6️⃣ IP 4️⃣ H 1️⃣ R 1️⃣ BB 3️⃣ K pic.twitter.com/iMHw2e5cvO
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 21, 2021
Just Justyn-Henry Malloy doing Justyn-Henry Malloy things 👀 pic.twitter.com/DoExD2b2Nw
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 21, 2021
T9 | GRENKOSKI! No jitters for him, launches a double down the right-field line to drive in Wilhite! 💪 pic.twitter.com/lhsIicLwPr
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 21, 2021
Thrilled to lead in the block party back home ahead of @GTWBB's first-round tournament game! #WreckTheDance // #ncaaW pic.twitter.com/obadeKjg8R
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) March 21, 2021
Georgia Tech vs. Wake Forest
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