Clemson, South Carolina – Mike Becketti He hit a two-out, two-run go-ahead home run in the ninth inning of Game 2 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday afternoon, leading Georgia Tech baseball to a 14-12 victory and a double against No. 4 Clemson. Split the header.
The Yellow Jackets (28-16, 12-11 ACC) scored seven runs in the final two innings of Game 2 to upset the fourth-place Tigers (35-10, 16-7 ACC).
Due to inclement weather in the area, Georgia Tech will have Saturday off and return for the series finale against Clemson on Sunday, May 5th. First pitch is set for 1 p.m. and will be broadcast live on ACC Network Extra.
Game 2: Georgia Tech 14, Clemson 12
Georgia Tech fell behind 7-2 in the 6th inning, but did not give up, scoring 1 run in the 6th inning, 4 runs in the 7th inning, and 7 runs in the 8th and 9th innings to make a comeback.
John Giesler In the 6th inning, he hit his 8th home run of the season, which became the starting point for a long ball. Drew Burress He then hit a three-run bomb in the seventh inning, setting Georgia Tech’s single-season record for freshman home runs at 19. Matthew Ellis Clemson University right-hander Drew Titsworth hit a solo home run.
Then, in the 8th inning, Becketti hit an RBI homer and hit a three-run homer, Burress’s 20th home run of the season, bringing the lead to one point.
Becketti then hit the winning home run before the freshman. Van Lucky He hit a pinch-hit solo home run in the 9th inning, scoring an important run.
On the mound, Tech used a total of seven arms to navigate the second game of the doubleheader, converting to RHP Mason Patel (2-2), showed great fortitude to win again, allowing one hit and three strikeouts in 2.0 innings.
Overall, Becketti led the way with three hits for four at bats and three RBIs on the day. Burress scored six runs with two home runs, and Giesler had a double and a home run. peyton green He ended his multi-hit days with 2 hits in 4 at bats.
Blake Wright led Clemson in Game 2 with four hits and seven RBIs. RHP Austin Gordon (0-2) took the loss, giving up three hits and four runs in 2.0 innings.
Game 1: Georgia Tech 4, Clemson 11
The Tigers had 10 hits with two outs and nine RBIs, and No. 4 Clemson’s two-out hit destroyed Georgia Tech in the first game of the doubleheader.
After falling behind early, Tech came on. bobby zmarzulak Scored on error after single bye Van Lucky. John Giesler and peyton green He then hit a two-run hit in the third. Matthew Ellis He hit a solo home run in the seventh inning to close out Tech’s offense.
cam jones Giesler ended the opening game with two hits each.
RHP on the mound Aiden Finatelli (5-2) suffered their second loss of the season after giving up seven points on seven hits in the first two frames of the game.Then the technician used his RHP ben kingRHP carson ballard and RHP Jackson Gaspard to end the game.
Clemson was led by Blake Wright, who went 2-for-4 with three RBIs. RHP Lukas Marstead (4-0) won the game with 4.2 innings, allowing 4 hits and 1 run.
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Post-match interview (Mike Beckchetti, Mason Patel)
Postgame 🔊: @C_Lacy16 grab the person of the moment @BecchettiMike To talk about the game-winning home run in the 9th inning! pic.twitter.com/EFnfOXPPEG
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Postgame 🔊: @Mason_Patel catch up with @C_Lacy16 About the big relief game that ended the victory by allowing just one hit. pic.twitter.com/Z9feTwhQTK
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around social media
Comeback complete!
The Jackets scored 3 runs in the 9th inning and won Game 2!#heart jacket X #StingM pic.twitter.com/Y9smiow3Or
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
.@BecchettiMike Launch it for leads 🚀@GTBaseball In Game 2, they upset No. 4 Clemson 14-12 to even the series.#NCAABaseball × 🎥ACCNXpic.twitter.com/Moo4T35Pp3
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAABaseball) May 4, 2024
Georgia Tech scored seven runs between the eighth and ninth innings, defeating Clemson 14-12. Drew Burress went 2-6 with 2 HRs and 6 RBIs, Mike Becketti went 3-4 with a final 2-run HR and 3 RBIs, and John Giesler went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2B.
Mason Patel is… https://t.co/FoPQnIS63H
— Peter Flaherty III (@PeterGFlaherty) May 4, 2024
After spending all day in the fields @GTBaseball They decided they wanted to extend this game at least half an inning.pic.twitter.com/FTKio2Cplr
— Stephen Schoch (@bigdonkey47) May 3, 2024
Until the final out, Georgia Tech didn’t care at all. Michael Beckchetti gives the Jackets the lead in the 9th inning, 13-12!
Cardiac Jackets score 11 runs with 3 innings left to take the lead! 🤯@GTBaseball @ACCBaseball @BecchettiMike
pic.twitter.com/iUlgA3b2op— Harrison Cordell Fant (@Fantavious9) May 3, 2024
With an 0-2 cement mix breaker, Vern Lackey fired off a pinch-hit nuke in the ninth inning to extend Georgia Tech’s lead. 💣
of #heart jacket It’s amazing to watch!@GTBaseball @ACCBaseball @LuckyVahn
pic.twitter.com/iWObIZy7cZ— Harrison Cordell Fant (@Fantavious9) May 3, 2024
Big come-from-behind victory @GTBaseball #4 At Clemson!! Clutch 💣 is in a big spot and doing a great job @Mason_Patel Slam the door late! #StingM https://t.co/kRfGe5gbOT
— John Palumbo (@jonpalumbo) May 3, 2024
Pinch hitter!! @LuckyVahn Hit a home run in the 9th inning!#heart jacket pic.twitter.com/fgdC1kRikV
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
Michael Cheddar Becetti swings for the fences!! Tech lead!!@BecchettiMike | #cardigan pic.twitter.com/MzTZQBbomV
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
Let’s go! @Mason_Patel Comes in and spits a zero, Tech heads to number 9 needing a one. pic.twitter.com/KKKJ8HN6ZX
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
Barless!! Again! ! Out of the park!!@drew_burres08 | #WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/2mZQ1qBi2v
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
Also! ! @matthew_ellis35 Begins a 0-2 pitch 422 foot continuous jack.#WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/yG1w4SsEtG
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
New Georgia Tech freshman record!!@drew_burres08 He hit 3 runs in the 7th inning and recorded his 19th home run of the season! pic.twitter.com/fJc3Lv3Kh7
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐈𝐀 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇@drew_burres08 He continues to carve his name into the history of the Institute of Technology with the most home runs by a freshman.#WreckHavoc X #StingM pic.twitter.com/XHjo3eSmJE
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
Keep fighting! @john_giesler Hit a home run to the deepest part of the park! pic.twitter.com/QRPwfTOWQG
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
Bobby Zmarzulak’s perfect squeeze bunt gives Tech an extra point. pic.twitter.com/AePMbTEAM4
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
PG ties!@PaytonG08 | #WreckHavoc pic.twitter.com/Bqkx30dhv5
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
Keep fighting! @matthew_ellis35 He hit a huge hit into the right field seats! pic.twitter.com/LUpOazTiNU
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
Keep it up! @PaytonG08 Chip one to center field, Tech protects the runner, and the other runs in. pic.twitter.com/Fo3R4nCsI0
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
Let’s go 😤#WreckHavoc X #StingM pic.twitter.com/w1zwGrSUXm
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