Virginia Tech Softball Sweeps Boston College in Record-Breaking Fashion

The Hokies scored 12 runs in the second inning to cruise to a 17-3 victory.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:49am

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The No. 14 Virginia Tech Hokies softball team completed a dominant weekend sweep of Boston College, winning the final game 17-3 in a run-rule shortened contest. The Hokies jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning before exploding for 12 runs in the second, tying a school record for most runs scored in a single inning. The offensive outburst was powered by home runs from Nora Abromavage, Jordan Lynch, and Zoe Yaeger, as well as RBI hits from Rachel Castine, Kylie Aldridge, Gaby Mizelle, and Addison Foster. The Hokies' pitching staff held Boston College in check, with Emma Mazzarone, Sophie Kleiman, Addyson Fisher, and Avery Layton all contributing to the win.

Why it matters

The Hokies' dominant sweep of Boston College, capped by the record-breaking 12-run second inning, showcases the team's offensive firepower and ability to overwhelm opponents. At 31-4 overall and 7-2 in ACC play, Virginia Tech is firmly in the hunt for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament and a potential run at the College World Series.

The details

The Hokies jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning when Nora Abromavage hit her 11th home run of the season. The offensive onslaught really began in the second inning, when Virginia Tech plated 12 runs to take a commanding 14-0 lead. The scoring spree was highlighted by a two-run double from Rachel Castine, a three-run homer from Jordan Lynch (her 11th of the year), a solo shot from Zoe Yaeger, and RBI hits from Kylie Aldridge, Gaby Mizelle, and Addison Foster. Lynch capped the inning with an RBI double. Haley Luginbill and Lynch added RBI hits in the third and fifth innings, respectively, to round out the Hokies' scoring.

  • The Hokies scored 12 runs in the top of the second inning.
  • Virginia Tech won the game 17-3 in a run-rule shortened contest.

The players

Nora Abromavage

A Virginia Tech player who hit her 11th home run of the season in the first inning.

Rachel Castine

A Virginia Tech player who hit a two-run double in the second inning.

Jordan Lynch

A Virginia Tech player who hit a three-run home run and an RBI double, finishing the day with three hits and five RBIs.

Zoe Yaeger

A Virginia Tech player who hit a solo home run in the second inning.

Emma Mazzarone, Sophie Kleiman, Addyson Fisher, Avery Layton

Virginia Tech pitchers who combined to hold Boston College to three runs in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and really set the tone early. The 12-run second inning was a huge momentum shift that allowed us to cruise to the victory.”

— Jordan Lynch, Virginia Tech Player

What’s next

The Hokies will return home on Thursday to host a three-game series against Clemson.

The takeaway

Virginia Tech's dominant sweep of Boston College, highlighted by the record-breaking 12-run second inning, showcases the team's offensive firepower and ability to overwhelm opponents. At 31-4 overall and 7-2 in ACC play, the Hokies are firmly in the hunt for a high NCAA Tournament seed and a potential run at the College World Series.