The Virginia Tech baseball team continued its recent success this weekend by defeating the No. 18 Clemson Tigers in the first two of a three-game series - extending its winning streak to eight games.
Redshirt senior Rhett Ballard allowed only two runs in seven innings Friday night to lead the Hokies (24-13, 9-11 ACC) to a 5-2 victory.
California natives Steve Domecus and Mike Kaminski powered the Tech offense, combining for four hits and three RBIs.
Excellent pitching continued for the Hokies on Saturday when starter Justin Wright threw eight innings while allowing only one earned run in a 7-3 win.
The Tigers registered their first hit of the evening off Wright in the fifth and managed only five total against the young left-hander.
Clemson plated two runs late in the ninth, but relief pitcher Ben Rowen shut the Tigers down to seal the game.
In contrast, the Hokies jumped on Clemson early, scoring two runs in the first inning on a home run by center fielder Steve Bumbry.
Domecus also shined again, picking up three hits and two more RBIs.
Tech put together 11 hits in its Sunday meeting but only pushed one run across the board - in the ninth inning - as it was defeated, 8-1.
Not only did the loss snap the Hokies' eight-game win streak, it also halted a five-game run in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Tech will play host to William and Mary at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and then travels to play at Liberty on Wednesday.
The Hokies must continue their difficult end of the year schedule with a three-game series against Miami this weekend.