No. 16/14 Virginia Tech swept a doubleheader against the Longwood softball team, winning 10-0 and 7-1. In the first game, Virginia Tech scored four runs in the first inning and six runs in the second inning, highlighted by home runs from Jayden Jones and Emily LeGette. Longwood showed improvement in the second game, with Er’ron Burton and Cierra Gawryluk pitching. Longwood’s Brooke Bennett and Bailey Bucholz had hits in the game. In the second game, Longwood took an early lead with a home run from Cori McMillan, but Virginia Tech came back to win with multiple runs in the fifth and sixth innings, including home runs from Kylie Aldridge and Emily LeGette. Longwood’s Morgan Strickland pitched the entire game, allowing eight hits and six earned runs. Longwood’s offense was led by Brooke Bennett. Longwood will play their next game against Liberty on Wednesday. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
The games were described as a display of growth for Longwood, with coach Dr. Megan Brown praising the team for their fight and improvements from the first game to the second. Despite the losses, there were positive moments for Longwood, and the team will look to build on those as they continue their season. Longwood’s next game against Liberty will provide another opportunity for the team to showcase their skills and continue to make progress.
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