Virginia Tech opened the season’s final regular‑series matchup against Clemson with a 5‑1 victory that kept its ACC tournament hopes alive.
Renfrow’s Masterclass on the Hill
Brett Renfrow delivered a 7.1‑inning gem, allowing just one earned run and striking out five batters, setting down the first seven opponents he faced before the game slipped into a quiet stretch.
The Hokies struck first in the opening frame when Sam Grube’s lead‑off single was followed by Ethan Gibson’s ground‑rule double, and Henry Cooke added an RBI single to put Virginia Tech ahead early.
The momentum shifted dramatically in the sixth when a four‑run burst erupted, highlighted by Petrich’s 388‑foot home run that capped the surge and sent the scoreboard soaring.
Clemson tried to rally in the seventh, but Preston Crowl shut the door, retiring all five batters he faced to preserve the lead.