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BREAKING: Virginia Tech Pitcher throws second-straight Perfect Game

Emma Lemley has been completely dominant.
RJ Schafer|
April 21, 2007; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Players on the Virginia Tech Hokies softball team huddle together before the start of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Tech Softball Park in Blacksburg, VA. This was the first home softball game for Virginia Tech since the since the shootings occurred on April 16, 2007, which claimed the lives of 32 victims. Virginia Tech defeated Maryland 5-4 in the first game of a doubleheader. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images Copyright © James Lang
April 21, 2007; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Players on the Virginia Tech Hokies softball team huddle together before the start of the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Tech Softball Park in Blacksburg, VA. This was the first home softball game for Virginia Tech since the since the shootings occurred on April 16, 2007, which claimed the lives of 32 victims. Virginia Tech defeated Maryland 5-4 in the first game of a doubleheader. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images Copyright © James Lang | James Lang-Imagn Images

Emma Lemley has had the most dominant start to a college softball season ever. Lemley has thrown three consecutive complete game shutouts, and two consecutive perfect games while striking out 38 batters and only allowing three baserunners.

Lemley's first perfect game came during the Hokies' second game against the College of Charleston. Virginia Tech run-ruled Charleston in their first matchup, 11-0, and the trend continued in the second game. Lemley disposed of the Charleston offense, needing just 66 pitches and 5.0 innings to take down Charleston with eight strikeouts. Emma only threw 16 pitches that weren't strikes.

Nothing could prepare Lemley for her next performance where she would make Virginia Tech history. She would pitch in a performance that would make her the first ever Hokie to throw perfect games in consecutive appearances. It was Virginia Tech's ninth perfect game of all time and the second against a ranked team. This was also Lemley's third career no-hitter.

The Hokies were set to face off against No. 21 Northwestern in what shaped up to be a hard matchup. The Wildcats defeated No. 8 Duke 4-1 with other wins over Southern Miss and Kennesaw State.

Lemley would proceed to strike out 10 different Wildcat batters as she struck out 16 out of 21 batters that she would face. Only one Wildcat batter evaded a Lemley strikeout as Grace Nieto went 0-for-2 with two fly-outs to left field. Lemley struck out the final five batters she faced. Not only is this one of the most dominant performances by itself, it comes off the tails of another perfect game.

Lemley is locked in right now.

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RJ Schafer
RJ SCHAFER

RJ Schafer joined the On SI team in 2024, contributing to the coverage of Major League Baseball, Collegiate Basketball, and Collegiate Football at https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/. Prior to this, RJ built a strong portfolio covering Georgia Tech and the Tigers for the Bleav Network. With a solid background in sports journalism, RJ has conducted interviews with both collegiate and professional athletes, enhancing the depth and authenticity of his reporting. RJ's extensive experience in the sports industry has equipped him with a keen understanding of the dynamics and intricacies of both collegiate and professional sports. His work is focused on providing insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage, making him a trusted voice in the sports community.

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