On the weekend of Feb. 21, the Tech baseball team hosted a four-game series against the Marshall Thundering Herd, ending with two wins apiece, with the Jackets’ performance at the plate and on the mound ultimately deciding the contests. The series marks Tech’s first losses of the season.
The first game of the series had the Jackets open up dominantly. The Jackets quickly took a strong lead, with a two-run home run from sophomore center fielder Drew Burress opening up the first inning. Sophomore pitcher Tate McKee led the Jackets on the mound for the first five innings, commanding the game with six strikeouts.