Tech Softball began their season in the weekend’s Buzz Classic Tournament from February 11 – 13. On Friday, the first game of the year took place at Tech against Saint Joseph’s. The game was very defensive and was scoreless through the first three innings before Saint Joseph’s took the lead 1-0 after a home run by Madison Fife in the top of the fourth inning. Sophomore Jin Sileo responded in the bottom of the fourth with an RBI single to knot the game at 1-1. From there the Jackets took control.
Junior pitcher Blake Neleman pitched a shutout the rest of the game, striking out opposing players 13 times and only allowing two walks all game.