Georgia Tech avanza en el Torneo NCAA, derrotando a Western Kentucky 9-2 con los dos jonrones de Hernández. Georgia Tech advances in NCAA Tournament, defeating Western Kentucky 9-2 with Hernandez's two home runs.

Georgia Tech derrotó a Western Kentucky 9-2 en el primer partido regional de la NCAA, con Alex Hernández golpeando dos jonrones de tres carreras y ganando seis carreras impulsadas. Georgia Tech defeated Western Kentucky 9-2 in the NCAA Regional opener, with Alex Hernandez hitting two three-run home runs and earning six RBIs. A pesar del sólido récord de temporada de Western Kentucky, lucharon, perdiendo ante los Yellow Jackets, que están haciendo su 36a aparición en el Torneo NCAA. Despite Western Kentucky's strong season record, they struggled, losing to the Yellow Jackets, who are making their 36th NCAA Tournament appearance. Georgia Tech jugará contra el ganador del juego entre Ole Miss y Murray State el sábado, mientras que Western Kentucky enfrentará al perdedor en un juego de eliminación. Georgia Tech will play the winner of the game between Ole Miss and Murray State on Saturday, while Western Kentucky faces the loser in an elimination game.