While the pitching, defense and base-running have left a lot to be desired through the first two games of this ACC series, the offenses have not. Virginia clobbered Tech's Friday starter Jonathan King in a 14-4 win in the opener, and the Yellow Jackets used a five-run first to bounce back and take the middle game 11-4 on Saturday afternoon.
UVA starter Connor Jones, who came into the day with a 2.89 ERA in eight starts, did not fare well in start No. 9. Jones had retired two of the first three batters of the opening inning, but used 20 pitches to do it. It took Jones 29 more pitches to get the last out. Seven consecutive Yellow Jackets reached base and the Nos. 6-9 hitters each drove in at least one run (No. 9 hitter Ryan Peurifoy had a two-run single) in an 11-batter frame.
That turned out to be plenty for the Tech pitching staff, which allowed one run through the first six innings while building a 9-1 cushion. The Baseball America No 22 Cavaliers had 23 base-runners, including at least one hit in every inning, but left 11 in scoring position.
Home plate umpire strike calls
Scott Kennedy: "HI-HIKE!"
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