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Down 5-2 to Georgia State, shortstop Derek Dietrich hit a 2-run homer as part of his 3-hit, 2-run, 3-RBI night to lead Georgia Tech to a 10-6 comeback victory over its cross-town rival. Outfielders Chris House and Jeff Rowland contributed two hits each to the Georgia Tech cause.
For the Panthers, first baseman Mitch Rider and catcher Marc Mimeault led the team with three hits each.
Georgia Tech freshman pitcher Taylor Wood earned his first career win. Adam Knight took the loss for Georgia State.
Georgia State (9-5, 0-3 CAA) travels to Fairfax, Virginia, to face George Mason on Friday. Georgia Tech (13-1, 3-0 ACC) travels to Tallahassee, Florida, for a huge 3-game series against ACC rival Florida State.
