{"id":131486,"date":"2026-03-22T13:08:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T16:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/901091746"},"modified":"2026-03-22T13:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T16:08:20","slug":"tech-wins-slugfest-in-the-steel-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/22\/tech-wins-slugfest-in-the-steel-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Wins Slugfest in the Steel City"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" 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and resilient pitching. Jumping to an 8-0 lead in the first two innings, Georgia Tech relied on a three-run home run from Ryan Zuckerman and a grand slam from Alex Hernandez. Despite a weather delay and a later comeback attempt from Pitt, the Jackets held on, with Caden Gaudette and Mason Patel delivering strong performances from the bullpen to maintain the lead. This win marks Georgia Tech&#8217;s sixth consecutive series opener victory, maintaining an impressive season record.<\/p>\n<p><b class=\"section-heading\">By the Numbers<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Georgia Tech&#8217;s record stands at 18-4, matching last year&#8217;s 22-game record.<\/li>\n<li>The Jackets have scored 10 or more runs in 68.2% of their games this season (15 out of 22).<\/li>\n<li>They have a +166 run differential (267 runs scored vs. 101 allowed) through 22 games, the highest in program history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b class=\"section-heading\">State of Play<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Georgia Tech is leading the ACC with an average of 12.1 runs per game this season.<\/li>\n<li>All nine players in the lineup reached base and scored during the game against Pitt.<\/li>\n<li>Caden Gaudette&#8217;s bullpen performance contributed to his fifth scoreless outing this season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <b class=\"section-heading\">What&#8217;s Next<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Georgia Tech will aim to clinch the series against <a href=\"https:\/\/bvmsports.com\/ncaa\/pittsburgh-panthers\/\">Pittsburgh<\/a> in the second game, scheduled for 3 p.m. tomorrow. 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