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Hokies Outlast Eagles in Extra-Inning Thriller
11 Apr
Summary
- Virginia Tech secured a narrow 9-8 victory over Boston College.
- The game was decided in an intense 11-inning showdown.
- Both teams exchanged leads and tied the score multiple times.
The No. 23 Boston College Eagles experienced a heart-wrenching 9-8 defeat against the Virginia Tech Hokies in an 11-inning battle on Friday. Virginia Tech opened the scoring early with a long home run, and the teams exchanged blows throughout the game. Boston College staged a comeback in the ninth inning, tying the score at 6-6 with a bases-clearing double, sending the game into extra innings. However, the Hokies managed to tack on two runs in the top of the 11th. Despite a late rally by the Eagles that brought them within one run, a final groundout sealed their fate.
The pitching staff for Boston College saw A.J. Colarusso start the game, going five innings and allowing five earned runs. Kyle Kipp was ultimately credited with the loss out of the bullpen. The Eagles will look to bounce back in the middle game of the series, scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park, with first pitch set for 2 p.m. ET and broadcast on ACC Network.
