Jones data 5 RBIs in Virginia Tech’s 16-5 victory towards Toledo

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05/14/2021 | 6 p.m.

Virginia Tech Sports Network

BLACKSBURG, Va .– Freshman Carson Jones rallied five RBIs to propel the Virginia Tech Hokies over the Toledo Rockets on Sunday 16-5.

Junior Shane Connolly (2-2) took the bullpen win for Virginia Tech (27-17). The South Paw ran out three innings while giving up a hit, not allowing walks, and hitting three. Sophomore Chris Gerard also made an impact on the hill for the Hokies by starting the ball game and throwing two goalless innings while allowing a one-step, four-throw hit.

In addition to his five RBIs for the Hokies, Jones went home with a 3 versus 6 senior Tanner Thomas Also, put together a notable day on the plate and go 1: 1 with a double, three walks, and two RBIs. Sophomore Kevin Madden also helped Virginia Tech by putting three hits in three rides on the plate and adding three RBIs.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hokies scored six different innings on the way to victory. Virginia Tech broke a 0-0 draw and finally took the lead 2-0 in the first inning. The great success for the Hokies in the inning was a one-time groundout by Jones.

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“Virginia Tech received three-hit games from both Jones and Madden.
“Sophomore Jonah Hurney knocked out five rocket bats.
“Jones drove five runs for Virginia Tech.
“Every Virginia Tech starter made it to the base safely in victory.
“The Virginia Tech pitching staff beat 16 Toledo players together.
“Virginia Tech’s highest-scoring inning was second when it crossed four runs.
“Virginia Tech took a 4-0 lead in the lower half of the first game and kept that lead for the rest of the game.
“The Hokies had a total of 15 hits.
“The Hokies beat the Rockets with a 15-9 clip.
“Virginia Tech went with runners in the 9:21 goal position (.429).
“The Hokies got two hits in six bats with charged bases.
“The Virginia Tech pitchers faced 41 Toledo hits in the game, allowing five ground balls and six fly balls while hitting 16.
“The Hokies pulled 11 walks from Toledo pitching.
“Jones led the Hokies on the plate, going 3v6 with a home run and five RBIs.
»Toledo was headed offensively by sophomore Darryn Davis, who went 3-1 with a home run and three RBIs.
“Freshman Jason Young led the Rockets pitching staff, throwing 1.2 innings.

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