LIVE UPDATES: Virginia Tech vs Notre Dame Baseball, Game Two Score

From our own Taylor Bretl

After riding the momentum of a five-game win streak against ranked opponents (Wake Forest and Louisville), the Hokies have stumbled in their last two outings, managing just three runs combined and falling to Notre Dame on Friday, 7-2.

Game number two provides a chance for the Hokies to prevail and start their chance to win a series that could continue their ACC momentum.

𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙬 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙬𝙤 🫡#Hokies 🦃⚾️ pic.twitter.com/kXIkkj1w3D
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First Inning

The Hokies put runners on second and third, with Tackett and Cherry on base, however, Tech can not pick up enough momentum to bring anyone home. The Irish go up and down the order, providing little threat to Marciano

Second Inning

Both teams are still finding their footing, between the two teams that inning saw just seven batters. Score reads 0-0.

Third Inning

Tech tallied three runs on back-to-back hits, Tackett and Lutterman marked three RBI. Notre Dame put runners on first and third signaling, a change of momentum towards the Irish. However, Tech finished the inning off by forcing a flyout. Hokies lead 3-0.

Fourth Inning

The Hokies squander the chance to begin putting the game to bed, stranding runners at first and third, before Ben Watson was caught stealing. The Tech defense came in clutch as they shut down the Irish attack forcing Notre Dame to go up and down in order. Tech leads 3-0.

Fifth Inning

Thus far Virginia Tech has left seven runners on base. Notre Dame beginning to chip away at the Hokie lead with a run. Hokies' lead is diminished to two.

Sixth Inning

Notre Dame slowed their developing momentum as neither side could mark any big play. Hokies lead 3-1 with three innings to go.

Seventh Inning

Tensions are fraught as it appears just one mistake can change the trajecoty of the night. Neither side has scored, but this has the feeling that a great game could be brewing. Tech leads 3-1.

Eighth Inning

Things have continued to stall as eight batters went through the cycle of the frame. Hokies lead 3-1 with one more inning to work through.

Ninth Inning

When called to step up, the Hokies did. Mercer transfer Jackson Cherry smacked a home run to propel Tech to a 6-1 lead. The Fighting Irish could not recover and the Hokies leave all to play for tomorrow. Virginia Tech wins 6-1.