Pittsburgh – Pitt lost the series opener to Georgia Tech 6-3 on Friday afternoon. CJ Funk and Turner Grau Each hit a home run, and Matthew Fernandez was phenomenal in relief.
Eight of Pitt's nine starting pitchers had hits today. CJ Funk and Turner Grau Get deeper with consecutive innings. Luke Cantwell He made it 1-4 with an RBI over the right field, extending his streak on base to 22 games.
Pitt's starting pitcher ryan andradeHe gave up five runs on five hits over four innings. Matthew Fernandes He came out of the bullpen in the top of the fifth inning and was outstanding for the Panthers. Fernandez pitched 4.2 innings as a reliever, allowing only one run on three hits. The senior right-hander struck out four batters and induced two inning-ending double plays.
ryan andrade He struck out four batters through the first two innings and was scoreless through two frames.
Georgia Tech hit two two-run home runs in the top of the third to take a 4-0 lead after three innings. In the top of the 4th inning, the bases were loaded and a walk led to another run, extending the lead to five points.
CJ Funk His fourth home run of the season and a solo shot over the left field put him ahead of the Panthers, and Pitt trailed by four points.
bottom of the 5th inning, Turner Grau For the first time this season, he threw a long ball to the right for the first time as a Panther. Pitt followed with back-to-back singles, with one out and runners on first and second base. Keaton Burroughs Line up the singles on the right side, Dom Popa He made a bunt single down the third base line. With 2 outs, Luke Cantwell He singled to right, hitting Burrows from second base. Pitt cut the lead against Georgia Tech in half and trailed by just two points after five games.
The Panthers threatened again in the bottom of the sixth inning.rear Justin Fogel Successfully completed a full count walk. Jake Kendro He hit a double off the center field wall. Georgia Tech executed a perfect relay to get Vogel to the plate and deny Pitt a one-point game.
Matt Fernandez helped Pitt get out of a pinch twice by inducing not one, but two inning-ending double plays in the sixth and seventh innings. He finished the day in the top of the ninth inning, allowing three hits and only one run in 4.2 innings.
Georgia Tech scored one more run in the top of the ninth inning and won the series opener 6-3.
