Berkley, CA. — A five-run second inning from Cal was enough to squeeze by the Hokies and prevent a series sweep.

Cal (24-23, 8-16 ACC) tallied together eight hits — highlighted by a pair of multi-run homers from lead-off batter Hideki Prather — and got a strong start from Ethan Foley (6.0 IP, 3 ER, 7 K).

Virginia Tech (25-21, 13-14 ACC) put together eight hits, including a two-hit day from Owen Petrich and a pair of home runs from Henry Cooke and Sam Grube.

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The Golden Bears struck first in the desicive second inning, where a lead-off hit and walk put a runner in scoring position with zero outs, where Brady Errecart laced an RBI single to put runners on the corners.

An RBI sac bunt followed by a single put a pair of runners on for Hideki Prather, who launched a three-run homer over the centerfield wall, putting Cal up 5-0 early.

The Hokies…