LIVE UPDATES - Virginia Tech Softball vs. Clemson, Game 2

After dropping the series opener to Clemson, Virginia Tech softball was back in action Friday and evened the series at one game apiece. Read below for a game thread, organized in reverse chronological order.

FINAL | Virginia Tech 9, Clemson 1

That'll do it. Abromavage walked to drive in Annika Rohs. The Hokies even the series at a game apiece and force a rubber match tomorrow. Kylie Aldridge went 3-for-3 with a homer.

B5 | Virginia Tech 8, Clemson 1

Lynch drew a five-pitch walk. Nora Abromavage comes up to bat.

B5 | Virginia Tech 8, Clemson 1

Virginia Tech is knocking on the door of run-rule. Annika Rohs drew a walk to juice the bases, and Addison Foster doubled to right to drive in two. The Hokies need one more.

B5 | Virginia Tech 6, Clemson 1

Solo shot. Kylie Aldridge went yard to right. The Hokies lead by five.

M5 | Virginia Tech 5, Clemson 1

Critical. Clemson right fielder Macey Cintron lifted up a shot to left, but Abromavage scooped it to leave three Tigers on the basepaths.

T5 | Virginia Tech 5, Clemson 1

Tying run stands at the plate. Clemson has juiced the bases.

T5 | Virginia Tech 5, Clemson 1

Clemson solo shot. After sending her first pitch foul, Taylor Pipkins went yard to left.

E4 | Virginia Tech 5, Clemson 0

Lynch worked her way to third, but couldn't get any further. On her first pitch, Yaeger flied out into left field.

E3 | Virginia Tech 5, Clemson 0

After a three-spot in the third, the Hokies now lead by a quintet of runs.

B3 | Virginia Tech 5, Clemson 0

Kylie Aldridge hit one that nearly cleared the left-field wall, too, but it was a couple of feet too low. She'll settle for a double.

B3 | Virginia Tech 5, Clemson 0

Three-run jack to left. Michelle Chatfield. This game just got turned on its head.

E2 | Virginia Tech 2, Clemson 0

Lead doubled. Kylie Aldridge singled, Rachel Castine walked in four pitches and Annika Rohs knocked a single that Clemson shortstop Kiley Channell couldn't corral, plating pinch runner Lily Pallante.

M2 | Virginia Tech 1, Clemson 0

No dice for the Tigers. Carrico retired Sarah Breaux in four pitches.

T2 | Virginia Tech 1, Clemson 0

Carrico walked said batter — Tigers catcher Corri Hicks — on a 3-2 count. Clemson has runners on first and second.

T2 | Virginia Tech 1, Clemson 0

Carrico conceded a two-out, five-pitch walk to second baseman Marian Collins. After throwing a first-pitch ball on her next at-bat, catcher Zoe Yaeger went up to the circle to talk with Carrico.

E1 | Virginia Tech 1, Clemson 0

Well, that was an interesting way to score. Yaeger was retired, trying to go to second on a double steal. Caught between first and second base, she gave Lynch enough time to get home.

B1 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

The #Hokies are threatening. Yaeger singled through the right side, and through the legs of Lynch. Lynch is now on third, and Virginia Tech is threatening to score for the first time today.

B1 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

Two outs. Lynch reached on a fielder's choice (Foster out at second), then Abromavage flied out to right-center on a 1-0 pitch.

B1 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

Center fielder Addison Foster drew a seven-pitch walk. The Hokies have one aboard, but one out after Foster was retired going to second.

M1 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

Back to the dugout go both teams. Clemson 1B Mac Pavese knocked her second pitch straight to Carrico, who bobbled it but tossed it to Michelle Chatfield in time.

T1 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

Pair of full counts, but a pair of outs. Carrico induced a flyout and a strikeout (looking).

T1 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

Bree Carrico throws a first-pitch ball, and we're underway.

Pre-Game

The Hokies' starting lineup and starting pitcher are as follows:

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

Starting Pitcher: RHP Bree Carrico