CULLOWHEE, N.C. – The Virginia Tech baseball team pounded out 19 hits – one more than its host, the Western Carolina Catamounts – and reached double figures in runs, but it was not enough as the home team used a 10-run outburst in the fourth and fifth frames to build a seven-run lead. The home team then held on for the 14-10 victory in nonconference action Wednesday night at Hennon Stadium.
Ryan Tufts led the Hokies with a 3 for 4 night with three RBIs and three runs scored, while Stevie Mangrum went 5 for 5 and scored three times as well.