![]() ![]() Jordan scored with two outs later in the inning on a fielding error by Hokie second baseman Addy Greene. Garcia was 0-for-6 so far in the series but finally broke through for a line-drive single to left. Redshirt junior outfielder Aaliyah Jordan just beat out the throw on a grounder for a single, then redshirt senior pitcher Rachel Garcia came up to bat. The Bruins struck first, bringing in a run in the opening frame. “We made an adjustment with her rise balls, took away her up pitch, so she kind of had to come down.” “We just watched film and then went back to what we do best and tried to stay within ourselves,” said redshirt junior infielder Briana Perez. 140 against Rochard in games one and two – the Bruin hitters finally made the adjustments necessary to produce offensively in all parts of the lineup. With the victory, the Bruins advanced to the Women’s College World Series for the 30th time in program history with a shot to defend their title as the reigning National Champions.Īfter largely struggling against Virginia Tech’s star pitcher Keely Rochard in the first two games of the series – UCLA hit just. 2 seed UCLA softball (46-5, 19-2 Pac-12) completed its comeback over Virginia Tech (37-15, 23-11 ACC) after falling behind in the Super Regional series 0-1, winning Saturday’s decisive game three 6-0. Game 3 (if necessary): 9:30 p.m.This post was updated May 31 at 8:15 p.m.Īfter two games of limited offense, the Bruins finally broke through to win the series. (Winning the Super Regional) would be huge, especially with the big turnaround.” “We still have a lot more to do, but (winning the Arizona State regional) shows the team is clicking on all cylinders. “It’s definitely what we’ve been working for. Her cool and calm about the weekend ahead notwithstanding, Rochard is excited about the opportunity. The first was in 2008, when the Hokies advanced to the Women’s College World Series. The Super Regional appearance is only the program’s second. The Hokies, who went 23-30 in Rochard’s freshman season, have experienced a renaissance during her ascension the past three seasons. “Being behind her has definitely been the experience of a lifetime for two-and-a-half years. ![]() “I was joking with her earlier, ‘What am I going to tell (the press) about you? That you need to pitch better?’ Hokies shortstop Kelsey Bennett said, “It gets pretty boring out there, honestly, (when Rochard is pitching) because you don’t really get anything hit to you, and if you do, it’s a pop-up. “She does her thing and she’s like a lot of the kids in our program. “I’m confident any time she’s on the mound,” Hokies coach Pete D’Amour said. Virginia Tech’s Keely Rochard pitches during an NCAA college softball game against Louisville on Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. Yet, Rochard’s demeanor during a press conference this week was as calm as her never-let-’em-see-you-sweat performance in the sweltering heat of Salem in that state championship game four years ago. Regarded by some as the best softball player in the country, Garcia led the Bruins to the 2019 NCAA title with a 29-1 pitching record while batting. 2 Bruins’ Rachel Garcia, who is 16-0 pitching and is batting. If that isn’t pressure enough, Rochard will face the No. The winner of the best-of-three regional - games are Thursday night, Friday night and, if needed, Saturday night - advances to the Women’s College World Series next week in Oklahoma City. Rochard is now the ace pitcher at Virginia Tech and will start Thursday night when the Hokies face UCLA in the first game of the NCAA Super Regional in Los Angeles. If you haven’t followed Keely Rochard closely since she pitched all 18 innings of Warhill High’s 1-0 victory over Brookville in the Class 3 softball state championship game in 2017, she’s still the same. E-Pilot Evening Edition Home Page Close Menu ![]()
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