by CU Athletic Communications - Sun Mar 22 17:06:55 GMT-04:00 2015

BLACKSBURG, VA. – Rahiem Cooper’s one-out fielder’s choice in the 12th inning scored Kyle Wernicki for the walkoff run in Virginia Tech’s 4-3 victory over Clemson Tech at English Field on Sunday afternoon. The Hokies improved to 12-12 overall and 5-4 in the ACC. The Tigers, who won the series 2-1, fell to 11-11 overall and 4-5 in the ACC.

The Hokies committed two costly errors in Clemson’s three-run first inning. Steven DuggarSteven Duggar
Jr. Outfielder
#9 6-2, 195
Moore, SC
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So. Catcher
#25 5-11, 195
Mount Dora, FL
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Chris Monaco (1-0) earned the win, while Clate SchmidtClate Schmidt
Jr. RH Pitcher
#32 6-1, 205
Acworth, GA
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Tyler KriegerTyler Krieger
Jr. Infielder
#3 6-1, 170
Johns Creek, GA
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