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Photo by: Greg Mintel
Wolfpack Softball Splits Doubleheader with Virginia Tech
3/5/2016 7:07:00 PM | Softball
NC State wins game one, 2-1, and comes up short in game two, 8-7
RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC State softball team split a pair of games against the Virginia Tech Hokies Saturday afternoon at Dail Stadium. The Wolfpack won game one of the twin bill, 2-1, and came up short in game two, 8-7.
NC State moves to 8-9 on the season and 1-1 in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play, while Virginia Tech improves to 6-11 and 1-1 in conference action.
Quick Hits (Game One)
- NC State started fast in the first game of the doubleheader, as the first four batters in the Wolfpack lineup recorded a hit.
- Tyler Ross led off with an infield single, stole second base and scored on a single up the middle by Molly Hutchison to plate the game's first run.
- Meredith Burroughs followed with a double down the left field line to move Hutchison over to third base.
- Maggie Hawkins joined the hit parade with an RBI single to right field, scoring Hutchison to push the NC State lead to 2-0.
- Virginia Tech ended the Wolfpack's shutout bid in the top of the seventh on a solo home run to center field by Olivia Lattin.
- Fortunately for NC State, Harli Hubbard was able to nail down the save to seal the 2-1 victory for the Pack.
Inside the Box Score
- Burroughs, Hawkins, Hutchison, Ross and Lana Van Dyken each had one hit in the contest.
- NC State collected five hits as a team, while Virginia Tech compiled four.
- The Wolfpack tallied two hits with runners in scoring position, while holding the Hokies hitless in eight opportunities with runners in scoring position.
In the Pitcher's Circle
- Courtney Mirabella started in the circle for NC State and pitched the first 6.2 innings to earn the win.
- She allowed just four hits and one run, while striking out six batters in the contest.
- Hubbard relieved Mirabella with two outs and a runner on first base in the seventh and induced a ground ball to Van Dyken at shortstop to end the game.
Quick Hits (Game Two)
- NC State struck first in game two as well, following a pair of hits in the first inning.
- Hutchison singled and Burroughs doubled to left center before Hawkins delivered a sacrifice fly to right field to give the Wolfpack a 1-0 lead.
- Virginia Tech knotted the score at one in the top of the second with an unearned run following an NC State error.
- NC State answered with four runs in the bottom of the inning thanks to an RBI walk by Hutchison and a bases-clearing double from Hawkins.
- A single by Burroughs in the fourth gave NC State a 6-1 advantage, but Virginia Tech rallied in the next two innings.
- The Hokies scored three runs in the fifth after a three-run homer from Chelsea Whitcomb and four runs in the sixth thanks to a grand slam by Kelsey Mericka to take an 8-6 lead.
- NC State looked to rally in the bottom of the seventh, as Hutchison led off with a solo home run but Virginia Tech's pitcher rebounded to end the threat.
Inside the Box Score
- Burroughs, Hutchison and Van Dyken each put together multi-hit games for the Wolfpack, while Hawkins, Prickett and Ross had one hit apiece.
In the Pitcher's Circle
- Freshman Brittany Nimmo made her first career start in the circle and pitched the first 4.1 innings, allowing three earned runs and struck out two batters.
- Hubbard pitched the final 2.2 innings, allowing four runs on four hits.
On Deck
NC State returns to action Sunday for the final game of the series against Virginia Tech. First pitch is slated for noon at Dail Stadium.
NC State moves to 8-9 on the season and 1-1 in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play, while Virginia Tech improves to 6-11 and 1-1 in conference action.
Quick Hits (Game One)
- NC State started fast in the first game of the doubleheader, as the first four batters in the Wolfpack lineup recorded a hit.
- Tyler Ross led off with an infield single, stole second base and scored on a single up the middle by Molly Hutchison to plate the game's first run.
- Meredith Burroughs followed with a double down the left field line to move Hutchison over to third base.
- Maggie Hawkins joined the hit parade with an RBI single to right field, scoring Hutchison to push the NC State lead to 2-0.
- Virginia Tech ended the Wolfpack's shutout bid in the top of the seventh on a solo home run to center field by Olivia Lattin.
- Fortunately for NC State, Harli Hubbard was able to nail down the save to seal the 2-1 victory for the Pack.
Inside the Box Score
- Burroughs, Hawkins, Hutchison, Ross and Lana Van Dyken each had one hit in the contest.
- NC State collected five hits as a team, while Virginia Tech compiled four.
- The Wolfpack tallied two hits with runners in scoring position, while holding the Hokies hitless in eight opportunities with runners in scoring position.
In the Pitcher's Circle
- Courtney Mirabella started in the circle for NC State and pitched the first 6.2 innings to earn the win.
- She allowed just four hits and one run, while striking out six batters in the contest.
- Hubbard relieved Mirabella with two outs and a runner on first base in the seventh and induced a ground ball to Van Dyken at shortstop to end the game.
Quick Hits (Game Two)
- NC State struck first in game two as well, following a pair of hits in the first inning.
- Hutchison singled and Burroughs doubled to left center before Hawkins delivered a sacrifice fly to right field to give the Wolfpack a 1-0 lead.
- Virginia Tech knotted the score at one in the top of the second with an unearned run following an NC State error.
- NC State answered with four runs in the bottom of the inning thanks to an RBI walk by Hutchison and a bases-clearing double from Hawkins.
- A single by Burroughs in the fourth gave NC State a 6-1 advantage, but Virginia Tech rallied in the next two innings.
- The Hokies scored three runs in the fifth after a three-run homer from Chelsea Whitcomb and four runs in the sixth thanks to a grand slam by Kelsey Mericka to take an 8-6 lead.
- NC State looked to rally in the bottom of the seventh, as Hutchison led off with a solo home run but Virginia Tech's pitcher rebounded to end the threat.
Inside the Box Score
- Burroughs, Hutchison and Van Dyken each put together multi-hit games for the Wolfpack, while Hawkins, Prickett and Ross had one hit apiece.
In the Pitcher's Circle
- Freshman Brittany Nimmo made her first career start in the circle and pitched the first 4.1 innings, allowing three earned runs and struck out two batters.
- Hubbard pitched the final 2.2 innings, allowing four runs on four hits.
On Deck
NC State returns to action Sunday for the final game of the series against Virginia Tech. First pitch is slated for noon at Dail Stadium.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Mirabella, Courtney (5-4)
L: Maggie Tyler (3-6)
S: Hubbard, Harli (3)
Batting:
HR: Olivia Lattin 1
RBI: Olivia Lattin 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Olivia Lattin 1
Batting:
2B: Burroughs, Meredith 1
RBI: Hutchison, Molly 1 ; Hawkins, Maggie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Ross, Tyler 1 ; Hutchison, Molly 1
SB: Ross, Tyler 3 ; Van Dyken, Lana 2
Game Leaders
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RBI
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AB
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RBI
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