LIVE UPDATES - Virginia Tech Softball vs. Akron, NCAA Regional (Saturday)

Now sitting in the elimination bracket after an 8-0 shutout at the hands of LSU, Virginia Tech softball takes on Akron in a bid to rematch the Tigers in the Baton Rouge Regional. Read below for a game thread, organized in reverse chronological order.

T3 | Virginia Tech 0, Akron 0

Runners at the corners via consecutive singles. The Hokies are threatening to score.

E2 | Virginia Tech 0, Akron 0

The inning ended on a Kylie Bailey grounder. Through two, we're scoreless. #Hokies

B2 | Virginia Tech 0, Akron 0

Virginia Tech counters with a 6-4-3 double play. That's the second double play they've turned today.

M2 | Virginia Tech 0, Akron 0

Another 1-2-3 frame. Jamrog's tossed 23 pitches through two innings of work.

E1 | Virginia Tech 0, Akron 0

Akron produced a leadoff single, but center fielder Meagan Lee was out on a steal attempt for second. The Hokies hold even entering T2.

M1 | Virginia Tech 0, Akron 0

1-2-3. Akron starting arm Madie Jamrog set down the side in 12 pitches.

T1 | Virginia Tech 0, Akron 0

The Hokies start with a pop-up and flyout to begin the elimination game. One of these teams will be eliminated tonight.

Pre-Game

The Hokies' starting lineup for its clash vs. Akron is as follows:

Addison Foster - Center Fielder
Jordan Lynch - Third Baseman
Nora Abromavage - Left Fielder
Kylie Aldridge - Designated Player
Michelle Chatfield - First Baseman
Rachel Castine - Second Baseman
Zoe Yaeger - Catcher
Gaby Mizelle - Right Fielder
Annika Rohs - Shortstop

Starting Pitcher: LHP Emma Mazzarone

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