BLACKSBURG, Va. — William & Mary fell to Virginia Tech 9-2 in its season opener on Friday at English Field. Designated hitter Liam O'Neil provided the lone offense for the Tribe (0-1) with a two-run homer in the second inning.

After a leadoff single by right fielder Charlie Iriotakis to start the second, O'Neil homered on a 1-2 count for the first runs of the game. Tech responded in the bottom of the inning with a sacrifice fly, trimming the lead to 2-1 after the second inning. 

Virginia Tech (1-0) took the lead in the fourth, scoring two runs on a groundout and an RBI double. The Hokies scored in each of the final five innings to take command of the game.

Left fielder Louie Bartletti had a 2-for-4 day, hitting a pair of singles. Iriotakis was 1-for-3 with a run.

On the mound, Luke Calveric got the start and went two innings, allowing one run and working around several walks. Daniel Lingle came in to relieve in the third and tossed a scoreless frame.

Preston Crowl was the winning pitcher for Virginia Tech. Charlie Seneker was credited with the loss.

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W&M returns to action against Virginia Tech on Saturday for a doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m.