Virginia Tech softball: Hokies earn split on Saturday with thrilling comeback in Game 2
The Virginia Tech softball team split their games on Saturday, losing 8-0 to LSU in a run-rule decision before facing elimination against Akron. After falling behind 6-1, the Hokies mounted a dramatic comeback in the seventh inning to defeat the Zips. The win kept their 2026 season alive in the NCAA Softball Tournament.
- ▪Virginia Tech lost 8-0 to LSU in the first game on Saturday, marking the first time they were shut out all season.
- ▪The Hokies outhit LSU 16-6 despite the loss, a rare occurrence that had only happened five times previously.
- ▪Facing elimination against Akron, Virginia Tech overcame a 6-1 deficit with a five-run rally in the seventh inning to win.
- ▪Emma Mazzarone started both games for Virginia Tech, being relieved in both after allowing multiple runs.
- ▪Michelle Chatfield hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning to spark the comeback against Akron.
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