Liberty University
22-26
Virginia Tech
29-16
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| LIBERTY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Virginia Tech Downs Liberty in Final Midweek Contest of Regular Season
5/10/2023 10:20:37 PM | Baseball
The Virginia Tech Hokies defeated the Liberty Flames 14-1 in seven innings in the final midweek contest of the regular season at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium, Tuesday.
The Hokies never trailed in the game, taking a 2-0 lead in the first inning.
First baseman Brayden Horton hit his fifth home run to account for Liberty’s only run.
The Flames drop to 22-26 on the season. The Hokies move to 29-16.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Virginia Tech (29-16); Liberty (22-26)
Location: Lynchburg, Va. (Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium)
WP: Jonah Hurney (3-1) | LP: Ryan Butler (0-1)
Scoring Summary
1st INNING – VT – Hurley homered, Jones scores, 2-0
2nd INNING – VT – Cannizzaro single, Grady scores, 3-0
2nd INNING – VT – Michel homered, Cannizzaro and Bryant score, 6-0
3rd INNING – VT – Michel flies out, Martin scores, 7-0
3rd INNING – VT – Hurley walked, Bryant scores, 8-0
3rd INNING – VT – DeMartini singles, Cannizzaro scores, 9-0
3rd INNING – VT – Donay homers, DeMartini, Hurley and Jones score, 13-0
6th INNING – VT – Michel singles, Grady scores, 14-0
6th INNING – LIBERTY – Horton homers, 14-1
Notable Numbers
- Liberty had three hits in the contest. Virginia Tech collected 11 hits in the game.
- The Flames left six men on base. The Hokies left seven men.
- Right-hander Ryan Butler takes the loss. He gave up six runs on six hits during the first two innings. He struck out one and walked one.
- Virginia Tech starter Jonah Hurney was awarded the win. He pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings. He walked two batters.
- First baseman Michael Garrett had two hits, including his 10th home run in the contest, and drove in five runs.
- Catcher Brody Donay hit a grand slam for Virginia Tech.
Beyond the Box Score
- Liberty and Virginia Tech split their two meetings this season. The Flames won 7-3 over the Hokies in Blacksburg, Va., earlier this season.
- The Flames finish the regular season 6-6 in midweek games. Liberty is 13-9 at Worthington Field at Liberty Baseball Stadium this season.
- With his home run, Horton has reached base safely in 15 consecutive games.
- Shortstop Cam Foster doubled in the contest and has reached base safely in 14 consecutive games.
Next Up
Liberty takes to the road for its final road ASUN Conference three-game series of the season. The Flames travel to Richmond, Ky, for a series with Eastern Kentucky Colonels. The series gets underway on Friday. The first pitch is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Jonah Hurney (3-1)
L: Butler, Ryan (0-1)
Batting:
2B: Christian Martin 1
HR: Garrett Michel 1 ; Jack Hurley 1 ; Brody Donay 1
RBI: Garrett Michel 5 ; Jack Hurley 3 ; Carson DeMartini 1 ; Brody Donay 4 ; Chris Cannizzaro 1
SF: Garrett Michel 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Garrett Michel 1 ; Carson Jones 2 ; Jack Hurley 2 ; Carson DeMartini 1 ; Brody Donay 1 ; Christian Martin 1 ; Clay Grady 2 ; David Bryant 2 ; Chris Cannizzaro 2
SB: Carson Jones 1 ; David Bryant 1
HBP: Brody Donay 1 ; Lucas Donlon 1 ; Chris Cannizzaro 1
Batting:
2B: Foster, Cam 1
HR: Horton, Brayden 1
RBI: Horton, Brayden 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Horton, Brayden 1
HBP: Horton, Brayden 1 ; Hudson, Todd 1
