CLEMSON, S.C. – Mike Becchetti hit a two-out, two-run game-winning homer in the ninth inning of Game 2 to lead Georgia Tech baseball to a 14-12 victory in Friday's Game 4 doubleheader against Clemson. Ta. Afternoon at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
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 hit his eighth home run of the season in the sixth inning, starting a long ball. Drew Burress then hit a three-run bomb in the seventh inning, breaking Georgia Tech's freshman home run record with 19, and Matthew Ellis hit a solo home run off Clemson RHP Drew Titsworth. .
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 go-ahead home run, and in the ninth inning, freshman Vern Lackey hit a pinch-hit solo home run to add to the important runs.
On the mound, Tech used seven total arms to get through the second game of the doubleheader and relied on RHP Mason Patel (2-2). Patel came back with 2.0 innings, one hit and three runs, and once again showed tremendous fortitude to close out the game. -Your job is to get strikeouts in order to win.
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 ended his high-hitting 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.
Tech fell behind early, but after a single by Van Lackey, Bobby Zmarzlak scored on an error and came off the bench. John Giesler and Peyton Green then hit two runs in the third inning. Matthew Ellis' solo home run in the seventh inning rounded out Tech's offense.
Cam Jones and Giesler each finished the opening game with two hits.
On the mound, RHP Aiden Finatelli (5-2) suffered his second loss of the season, giving up seven points on seven hits in the first two frames of the game. Tech then used RHP Ben King, RHP Carson Ballard, and RHP Jackson Gaspard to close out 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
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 4, 2024
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
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 4, 2024
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
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— 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
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— 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
— Georgia Tech Baseball (@GTBaseball) May 3, 2024
