Baseball sweeps Ga. Southern
By Jamie Howell / Student Publications
After Georgia Southern swept Tech to open up the season, the Jackets exacted revenge, sweeping the Eagles 10-2 and 6-2 this week.
The baseball team returned the favor after being swept by Georgia Southern in the season opener. The Jackets defeated the Eagles 10-2 on Tuesday and 6-2 on Wednesday.
In the first game, Eddie Burns struck out a career-high 10 hitters to pick up his second consecutive win. He held the eagles to just two runs on seven hits in eight solid innings. Danny Payne and Michael Fisher each had three hits. Luke Murton and Patrick Long went 2-for-4 from the plate and scored two runs for the Jackets.
On Wednesday, the Jackets used nine pitchers that combined to hold the Eagles to just two runs on 6 hits. Payne and Fisher each had two additional hits for the series.
The Jackets will resume ACC play this weekend against the Maryland Terrapins as part of a six-game home stand.
