Technique · Mar 26, 2023
Softball beats Auburn, series win over Virginia
Freshman catcher Reese Hunter looks for the ball in Tech softball’s game against No. 18 Auburn. Hunter made the game-winning home run, ending the day with a 2-1 upset victory. // Photo courtesy of GTAA via Danny KarnikAfter multiple convincing weekend shutout wins against Southern Miss. and Brown in the I-75 tournament, the Jackets hosted the No. 18 Auburn Tigers at home on Wednesday, March 8.
Coming in as the underdog in this matchup, the Jackets were glad to trade scoreless innings through the first five innings. Senior pitcher Blake Neleman threw six and two-thirds of one run softball, striking out seven and walking four.