THE FLATS – No. 6 Georgia Tech baseball was unable to overcome a five-run fourth inning by Virginia as it fell 8-2 on Friday night at the Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium.
RHP Andy Archer (4-2) worked three quality innings before error and a walk set up a grand slam to create the Yellow Jackets’ (14-8, 11-6 ACC) deficit. At the plate, Tech got two multi-hit performances, including Kevin Parada’s solo home run in the fourth. Freshman Brad Grenkoski finished 2-for-4 on the day, while Stephen Reid had a double and a sacrifice fly on the day.
The Cavaliers (12-14, 5-12 ACC) got a fine start from LHP Andrew Abbott (3-4), who allowed just two runs on seven hits in 7.0 innings of work. Offensively, UVA had three multi-hit performances with Max Cotier’s 3-for-5 day leading the way.
Georgia Tech will take on Virginia in the rubber match on Saturday afternoon for the series. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra and WREK 91.1 FM.
Postgame Notes:
- Parada’s home run was his fourth of the season and 21st RBI;
- Parada’s multi-hit day was the 11th of his season;
- Grenkoski’s multi-hit day was his second of the season.
Multimedia:
Head Coach Danny Hall Postgame Presser
Around Social Media
M1 | 1-2-3 on the high 🔥 by Andy Archer 💪 pic.twitter.com/fv1zsIKHPJ
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 2, 2021
WHEN YOU'RE GOOD, YOU'RE GOOD 😱 #SCTop10
My goodness, Andy Archer with the bare hand! pic.twitter.com/5u6rIR7DjC
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 2, 2021
B4 | Kevin Parada gets one back for Tech with a solo 💣 pic.twitter.com/rpbAeElHVX
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 2, 2021
On the money 💪 KP with the CS pic.twitter.com/l6QV2rVZN3
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) April 3, 2021
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