LIVE Updates: Virginia Tech Hokies vs VCU Baseball Score

FINAL: VT 8, VCU 6:

VCU put together a two-out rally with two consecutive two-out singles, including an RBI single from Michael Petite. Brody Roe remained in the game with the tying run at the plate, and got Jacob Lee to foul out, ending the game and securing the fourth win in the last five games for the Hokies.

M9,VT leads 8-5:

Virginia Tech failed to add insurance in the ninth, going down in order. They will have a three run lead and need three outs to secure the game.

E8, VT leads 8-5:

Brody Roe took the mound for Aiden Roberton in the eighth, setting the side down in order while working around a one-out, nine-pitch walk. Teige Lethert grounded into an inning-ending 4-6-3 double play.

M8, VT leads 8-5:

The Hokies quickly reclaimed their three-run lead in the eighth. Sam Grube reached by HBP to lead-off the inning and was then bunted over to second base by Ethan Gibson. Ethan Ball and Henry Cooke then hit back-to-back RBI doubles, scoring a pair of runs. Willie Hurt was hit by a pitch with two outs, putting a pair of runners on. The Hokies weren't able to plate either of them.

E7, VT leads 6-5:

Aiden Robertson bounced back from the two-run blast in the sixth, working around a one-out walk to set the side down in order.

M7, VT leads 6-5:

Virginia Tech went down in order in the seventh.

E6, VT leads 6-5:

VCU got back within one of the Hokies, using a one-out, two-run homer from Teige Lethert. A strikeout and an unsuccessful steal attempt from Ethan Acevedo — who reached via HBP — ended the frame.

M6, VT leads 6-3:

The Hokies broke through in the sixth, with a one-out double from Sam Gates being followed by an RBI double from Sam Grube, scoring the go-ahead run. A pair of walks then loaded the bases for Henry Cooke, who hit a station-to-station RBI single. Hudson Lutterman then hit a sac-fly to right field, scoring Ethan Gibson from third. Willie Hurt flew out to end the frame.

E5, Tied 3-3:

Aiden Robertson continued his strong outing, setting the side down in order in the fifth, striking out Nate Kirkpatrick to end the inning.

M5, Tied 3-3:

The Hokies were able to string together a small two-out rally, where Hudson Lutterman doubled before Willie Hurt walked. With two outs, Nick Locurto grounded out to third base, ending the inning.

E4, Tied 3-3:

In his first inning of work, Aiden Robertson struck out a pair of batters to get the first two outs. A pair of singles put runners on the corners. VCU attempted a double steal, but it was unsuccessful, ending the inning.

M4, Tied 3-3:

For the second consecutive inning, the Hokies would have just a single two-out baserunner — this time in the form of Sam Grube, who punched a single to keep the line moving.

E3, Tied 3-3:

VCU knotted this game up at three in their half of the third. A pair of walks and an RBI double from Jacob Lee scored the first run. The second run came on a fielder's choice play up the middle, where Ethan Gibson made a throwing error, allowing another run to score.

M3, VT leads 3-1:

In their first scoreless inning of the game, a two-out walk from Willie Hurt was the only action that they'd get on the bases. Nick Locurto hit a hard lineout to left field, ending the frame.

E2, VT leads 3-1:

A pair of walks (one intentional) put runners on first and second with two outs for VCU. Madden Clement tossed his first scoreless inning of the game, ending the frame by striking out Brody Leyboldt.

M2, VT leads 3-1:

Virginia Tech answered VCU's two-out, solo homer with one of their own when Ethan Gibson got a hold of a pitch, sending it to left-center field for his fourth home run of the season.

E1, VT leads 2-1:

After getting through his first two batters faced with relative ease, Madden Clement gave up a two-out, solo home run to Jacob Lee, allowing VCU to cut the Hokies' lead to one. He got Nate Kirkpatrick to fly out just two pitches later, ending the frame.

M1, VT leads 2-0:

Virginia Tech took an early 2-0 lead with huge help from a one-out double from Ethan Ball to put runners on second and third. Henry Cooke grounded out to knock in a run before the Hokies would then load the bases, allowing for Nick Locurto to knock in a run on a hit-by-pitch.

VCU starter Fenix DiGiacomo was pulled after recording just two outs.

Pregame

Virginia Tech has taken the trip to Richmond, Virginia for their second of two midweek matchups against VCU. The Hokies are coming off of a 3-1 week and are looking to continue their recent success.

Here's how they'll line up.

SP - LHP Madden Clement

1. Sam Grube - RF
2. Ethan Gibson - SS
3. Ethan Ball - 2B
4. Henry Cooke - C
5. Hudson Lutterman - 1B
6. Willie Hurt - DH
7. Nick Locurto - LF
8. Owen Petrich - 3B
9. Sam Gates - CF

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