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THE FLATS – A Drew Compton two-RBI single in the fourth inning broke the game open as an infield error allowed the go-ahead run and Georgia Tech baseball never looked back as it won the game and the series over No. 3 Miami, 7-5, on Saturday afternoon at Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium.
The Yellow Jackets (27-17, 12-11 ACC) once again were buoyed by its pitching staff as true freshman RHP Logan McGuire (3-2) entered in relief in the third and pitched 3.1 innings, giving up just two runs over two hits and striking out four to zero walked. The bullpen continued to lock things down with a clean inning from LHP Sam Crawford before RHP Dawson Brown and RHP Zach Maxwell combined for the final 2.0 innings on their second-straight day of work.
Maxwell, pitching 1.1 no-hit innings with two strikeouts, picked up his third save of the season and second of the weekend.
At the plate, Tech mashed 13 hits on the day, including a healthy .462 average with two outs and .333 with runners on. Chandler Simpson led the way with his third four-hit day of the year, while Tim Borden II and Tres Gonzalez had two hits. Gonzalez reached base in all five plate appearances, also drawing three walks as well. Colin Hall also drove in a run.
Kevin Parada continued his hot streak, hitting a home run in his fourth-consecutive game. He now has 23 for the season, tying him for third all-time in Georgia Tech’s single-season history.
Miami was led by Maxwell Romero, Jr., who blasted two home runs. RHP Karson Ligon (5-3) received the loss, surrendering six runs (five earned) on seven hits in 3.2 innings.
Georgia Tech will conclude its series against Miami on Sunday, May 1 for Senior Day. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. and will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra and WREK 91.1 FM.
Postgame Notes:
- Kevin Parada’s home run marks the fourth-straight game with a home run and fourth homer of the week (two on Tuesday). He now has 23 on the season, tying him for third all-time in Georgia Tech single-season history (Kyle McCann, 2019).
Multimedia:
Postgame Press Conference (Coach Hall, Logan McGuire, Chandler Simpson)
Around Social Media
More than a game today 💪
🕓 4 PM
🆚 Miami
📍 Mac Nease Baseball Park
📺 @ESPNU
📻 WREK 91.1 FM
🎟 https://t.co/YkbyysLH3Q#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/Pv4JVPKIs5— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
Can we stop for a moment and appreciate this story?
Medich began at D3 Rhodes College — as a catcher. Told the Memphis Commercial-Appeal “I had no intention of pitching in college.” Throws 6 IP, 1 ER, 6K and earns the W as the Friday night starter vs. the #3 team in the nation. https://t.co/1cpxVsWcND
— Andy Demetra (@AndyDemetra) April 30, 2022
#ALS #ALSAwareness @GTBaseball @MiLB pic.twitter.com/O1aDAZtgvg
— Connor Thomas (@sct_thomas) April 30, 2022
Kevin Parada (@GTBaseball) has more HRs (22) than Ks (19).
He’s 1 of just 2 qualifying players in the country to do that.
In MLB, it’s only happened twice since 1960:
• Barry Bonds 2004
• George Brett 1980Oh, and Parada is tied for the national lead w/ those 22 💣
Bananas.
— Mike Monaco (@MikeMonaco_) April 30, 2022
🎨🎨🎨
💪 @JohnMedich
💪 @DBrown3527
💪 @ZachTMaxwell #WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/yfhTXC0z3U— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
For Jim ♥#ALSAwareness #TogetherWeSwarm pic.twitter.com/HH0j70Wcnq
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
Honored to stand with @GTBaseball and former Yellow Jacket pitcher Jim Poole who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021. As they take on Miami today these shirseys will be given away to support both Jim and create awareness for ALS #ALS #ALSAwareness pic.twitter.com/2A4gZ0WObT
— Buck Farmer (@B_Farm09) April 30, 2022
One of the great joys of my life has been my time spent with @GTBaseball.
There’s no one I’ve spent more of that time with than Jim Poole.A partner, a mentor, a dear friend and an immeasurably positive impact on my life. Proud to stand with him today #ALS #ALSAwareness pic.twitter.com/0EMIaicRi3
— Wiley Ballard (@wiley_ballard) April 30, 2022
Showing love for @GTBaseball legend Jim Poole as he battles ALS. We can all join the fight against #ALS by raising awareness and contributing to research for treatments and potential cures. #4ALS pic.twitter.com/jKONj2kA0O
— Amos Willingham (@FamousAmos14_) April 30, 2022
Together we stand with Jim Poole.#ALSAwareness pic.twitter.com/lLvnjzRiUw
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
Always standing behind you Mr. Poole! Raising awareness about ALS is an important duty for all of us in the baseball world and I’m so glad to be apart of it. We’re always in your corner! @GTBaseball @GTAthletics pic.twitter.com/VZWsRATgoW
— Justyn-Henry Malloy (@jhenmalloy) April 30, 2022
#StrikeoutALS #ALSAwareness https://t.co/avFrKkoHRC
— Canes Baseball (@CanesBaseball) April 30, 2022
Three K's for @MarquisJr9 to open including this 🗡🗡🗡#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/XsJdhnPC0j
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
Turn the user sliders ALL THE WAY UP!! UN. REAL!
Four-straight games with a HR. No. 2️⃣3️⃣ on the year@parada_kevin_ | #WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/8uvTQMlXiu
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
Hit No. 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ for Colin Hall is a good one, driving in a run 💪#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/2EOyIzrpB0
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
B4 | Bases-loaded RBI for @t_breezyy10 as he takes the HBP
Jackets trail 5-3 pic.twitter.com/uUbEI5yOIS
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
Honored to stand with @GTBaseball great Jim Poole as he battles ALS! Let’s all show him some love and support as he fights this terrible disease #alsawareness pic.twitter.com/tY8018904x
— Luke Bard (@Luke_Bard) April 30, 2022
DREW COMPTON BRING EM HOME!@Drew2Compton | #WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/myeM1C3ugA
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
DEALIN'! Logan McGuire has four-straight punchouts for Tech 😤#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/QagZ353Yvv
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
Jim Poole has partnered with @ProjectALSorg as we search for effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure 💪
For more information, head to https://t.co/0eDNtN1j2c#ALSAwareness pic.twitter.com/sbvJBSdEy7
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
"He is 𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙇 fast" – @GabySanchez15 @chandlr27 | #WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/CBQKINKqfF
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
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— Gaby Sanchez (@GabySanchez15) April 30, 2022
Thoughts confirmed calling @GTBaseball for the first time this year:
• Kevin Parada hits 💣s
• Chandler Simpson is fast as ⚡️
• Zach Maxwell throws ⛽️
• Tres Gonzalez is a pro's proBig ole series win for the 🐝
— Mike Monaco (@MikeMonaco_) April 30, 2022
SERIES CLINCHED!#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/nbOaWDSBNj
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 30, 2022
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