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I believe @dallasvt is on the right track about offense and

defense substitution. It’s likely that McNelly was playing in left field at the end of the game. The DP substitution shenanigans at the start of the game involved Kylie Aldridge and Annika Rohs.
Posted: 05/08/2026 at 08:59 PM ET
(In response to this post by nvpbrown)

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Any explanation as to why Nora was able to re-enter twice today ?**
hokeeron1 • 05/08/26 07:33 PM ET
I got this from my rules expert who I trust 100%
VTChip • 05/09/26 12:23 AM ET
I'm guessing he manipulated the DP position so she only re-entered once.
Raleigh Hokie • 05/08/26 08:02 PM ET
I’m beginning to think Pete pulled a fast one on them……
RJHokie • 05/08/26 07:52 PM ET
Second time she only pinch hit. Can do that but not take the field I
dallasvt • 05/08/26 07:47 PM ET
Not questioning coach...but that's what she did the first time as well...
hokeeron1 • 05/08/26 07:54 PM ET
I'm not sure. Maybe Tech got away with one? I just meant I think coach knew
dallasvt • 05/08/26 08:01 PM ET
So Sarah McNelly was in left field in the bottom of the 7th. **
RJHokie • 05/08/26 08:04 PM ET
Nora was in LF in the 7th inning.
Raleigh Hokie • 05/08/26 09:06 PM ET
Hmm. I went back and tried to see on the broadcast. Let me look at Chip's
dallasvt • 05/08/26 09:17 PM ET
Interesting.
RJHokie • 05/08/26 09:09 PM ET
Nah, he just used the DP spot to his advantage.
Raleigh Hokie • 05/08/26 09:20 PM ET
I assume so. I think, if Abromavage had gone out, there would be a
dallasvt • 05/08/26 08:11 PM ET
The live stats don’t show Abromavage leaving and McNelly coming back
RJHokie • 05/08/26 08:21 PM ET
I think @Raleigh Hokie's guess is the likely explanation.
nvpbrown • 05/08/26 08:54 PM ET
I believe @dallasvt is on the right track about offense and ◄
RJHokie • 05/08/26 08:59 PM ET
This is a Pete question after the tournament is over. **
RJHokie • 05/08/26 07:59 PM ET
And who played left field in the bottom of the 7th?**
KMHokie • 05/08/26 07:46 PM ET
Nora I believe. **
RJHokie • 05/08/26 07:57 PM ET