On Saturday, the University of Louisville baseball team faced off against Georgia Tech in a highly anticipated match at Jim Patterson Stadium. Unfortunately, the Cardinals suffered a 10-4 loss, which put an end to their impressive 11-game winning streak. The game began with Georgia Tech taking the lead early, scoring twice in the second inning, and then increasing their lead to 5-0 in the third inning with a three-run homer.
The Cardinals attempted to make a comeback in the bottom of the third inning, with Logan Beard pushing a run across the plate. However, Georgia Tech responded with a solo homer in the fifth inning, increasing their lead to five runs once again. But the Cardinals refused to give up, and in the fifth inning, they managed to claw their way back into the game. Jack Payton tripled home Christian Knapczyk and then scored on a groundout by Ryan McCoy. Later in the inning, JT Benson singled in a run, bringing the Cards back within two runs of Georgia Tech.
Despite several offensive chances in the seventh and eighth innings, the Cardinals failed to score and remained down by two runs. In the ninth inning, Georgia Tech put the game away with four runs, securing their victory over Louisville.
Despite the disappointing loss, there were some standout performances from the Cardinals. JT Benson went 3-for-5 on the day, and Patrick Forbes had two hits of his own. However, Greg Farone (1-1) took his first loss of the season, allowing five runs over 3.1 innings. Kaleb Corbett allowed one run in a season-long 3.2 innings, and Evan Webster recorded four outs in a scoreless appearance.
Louisville and Georgia Tech will meet again today, with the Cardinals hoping to turn the tables and come out on top in the final game of the weekend series. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, and fans can expect another exciting match between these two talented teams.
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