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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, April 3, 1993                   TAG: 9304030257
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: C4   EDITION: METRO 
SOURCE: From staff reports
DATELINE:                                 LENGTH: Short

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TECH WINS 9TH STRAIGHT

Virginia Tech rapped a season-high 19 hits Friday and notched a 12-8 college baseball victory over Western Carolina in Cullowee, N.C.

Freshman Josh Herman of Roanoke led the assault with three hits, including a two-run home run, as the Hokies (15-2) won their ninth straight game.

David Fitt had a solo homer among his three hits, and Mike Reedy and Fred Hatfield also collected three hits for Tech.

Relief pitcher Mark Thompson (2-0) tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the victory.

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